Multiplication and Division Challenge

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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 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 splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal groups, which gives 3.

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What does repeated addition mean?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over. For example, 5 + 5 + 5 is the same as 3 x 5.

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How do you write a multiplication sentence for repeated addition?

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To write a multiplication sentence for repeated addition, count how many times the number is added and multiply it by that number. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 = 3 x 4.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9?

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The multiplication sentence is 7 x 9.

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If you have 21 diamonds and divide them into 7 rows, how many diamonds are in each row?

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You have 3 diamonds in each row.

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Complete the number sentence: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = __ x 3?

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The answer is 9.

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Is Cindy's problem about multiplication or division?

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It is a division problem.

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What is 6 x 2?

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6 x 2 = 12.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are opposite operations. If you know that 4 x 3 = 12, then you also know that 12 ÷ 4 = 3.