6 Multiplication with area models (part 1)

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What is an area model in multiplication?

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An area model is a visual representation of multiplication that shows how to break down numbers into parts to find the total area. It uses rectangles to represent the factors being multiplied.

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

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To calculate the area of a rectangle, multiply its length by its width. Area = Length × Width.

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If a rectangle has a length of 8 units and a width of 10 units, what is its area?

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The area is 80 square units (8 × 10 = 80).

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What does the term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product.

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What is the product of 6 and 4?

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The product is 24 (6 × 4 = 24).

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If you have an area model with dimensions 5 units by 3 units, what is the area?

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The area is 15 square units (5 × 3 = 15).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and area?

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Multiplication can be used to find the area of a shape by multiplying its dimensions, showing how many square units fit within that shape.

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What is a missing factor in multiplication?

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A missing factor is a number that needs to be found to complete a multiplication equation.

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If the area of a rectangle is 48 square units and the width is 6 units, what is the length?

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The length is 8 units (Area = Length × Width; 48 = Length × 6; Length = 48 ÷ 6 = 8).

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 units and a width of 4 units?

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The area is 48 square units (12 × 4 = 48).