Multiplication Models

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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 × 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication problem 5 × 7 represent?

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It represents adding the number 5 a total of 7 times: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 35.

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How can you find the total number of items in 6 storage bins with 10 items each?

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You can multiply the number of bins (6) by the number of items in each bin (10): 6 × 10 = 60.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 items each can be shown as 3 × 4.

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If Valerie has 4 rows of 8 stuffed animals, how many does she have in total?

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You can find the total by multiplying: 4 × 8 = 32 stuffed animals.

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What does the multiplication problem 7 × 8 represent?

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It represents adding the number 7 a total of 8 times: 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 56.

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How can you visualize 3 × 5 using an array?

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You can visualize it as 3 rows with 5 items in each row, making a total of 15 items.

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What is the product of 6 × 4?

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The product is 24, which means if you have 6 groups of 4, you have 24 in total.

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If Randy has 7 packages of nails with 8 nails in each, how many nails does he have?

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You can find the total by multiplying: 7 × 8 = 56 nails.

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What is a multiplication model?

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A multiplication model is a way to represent multiplication problems visually, such as using arrays, groups, or number lines.