Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to multiply or to find the total of equal groups.

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What is a rectangular array?

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A rectangular array is a way to arrange objects in rows and columns. It helps to visualize multiplication.

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What is the product of 9 x 8?

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72

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What is the product of 5 x 2?

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10

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What is another way to express 4 + 4 + 4?

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3 groups of 4.

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What is the equation for 5 groups of 5?

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5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 25.

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What is the result of 50 ÷ 5?

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10

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What does it mean to say '3 groups of 4'?

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It means you have three sets of four items each, which can also be written as 4 + 4 + 4.