Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the term 'factors' mean in multiplication?

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Factors are the numbers that are multiplied together to get a product. For example, in 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 6 and 7 is 42.

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How can you represent multiplication using repeated addition?

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Multiplication can be represented as repeated addition. For example, 4 x 3 can be written as 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is the multiplication table?

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A multiplication table is a chart that shows the products of pairs of numbers. It helps in learning and memorizing multiplication facts.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 3 x 5 = 5 x 3.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where multiplication is needed to find the answer, such as 'If there are 5 bags with 6 apples each, how many apples are there in total?'

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then use multiplication to find the answer.

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property states that any number multiplied by 1 remains the same. For example, 7 x 1 = 7.