Multiplication with Arrays

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number several times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does an array represent in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication. It shows objects arranged in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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What is the equation for an array with 3 rows and 4 columns?

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The equation is 3 x 4 = 12.

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How do you find the total number of items in an array?

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To find the total, multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What is a row in an array?

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A row is a horizontal line of items in an array.

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What is a column in an array?

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A column is a vertical line of items in an array.

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If there are 5 rows and 4 columns, what is the multiplication equation?

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The equation is 5 x 4 = 20.

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What does the term 'factors' mean in multiplication?

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Factors are the numbers you multiply together. In 3 x 4, 3 and 4 are the factors.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two numbers. For example, in 3 x 4, the product is 12.

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How can you check your multiplication?

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You can check multiplication by adding the rows or columns together.