Beginning Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 times 4 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4.

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What does 'groups of' mean in multiplication?

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'Groups of' means you have a certain number of items in each group and a certain number of groups. For example, 5 groups of 2 means 2 items in each of the 5 groups.

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How do you write 4 groups of 3 in multiplication?

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You write it as 4 x 3.

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What is 2 x 3?

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2 x 3 = 6.

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If there are 3 groups of 5, how many are there in total?

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3 x 5 = 15.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 is the same as 3 groups of 4.

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How many eyes do 7 friends have if each has 2 eyes?

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7 x 2 = 14 eyes.

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What is 5 x 6?

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5 x 6 = 30.

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If you have 4 boats with 6 people in each, how many people are there?

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4 x 6 = 24 people.

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What is another way to say 3 + 3 + 3 + 3?

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It is the same as 4 groups of 3.