Multiplication as Scaling

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What is multiplication as scaling?

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Multiplication as scaling refers to the process of increasing or decreasing a quantity by a certain factor. For example, multiplying a number by 2 scales it up, while multiplying by a fraction like 1/2 scales it down.

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What does it mean to double a recipe?

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Doubling a recipe means to multiply all the ingredients by 2 to make twice the amount of food.

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If I multiply 3/4 by 9/8, what can I expect the result to be?

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The result will be more than 3/4.

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What happens when you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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How do you determine which product is the largest among fractions?

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To determine the largest product among fractions, compare the fractions by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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What does it mean if a product is equal to a fraction?

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If a product is equal to a fraction, it means that the multiplication of the numbers results in the same value as the fraction.

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What is the smallest product when comparing fractions?

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The smallest product can be found by multiplying the smallest fractions together.