Multiplication with Arrays

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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 does an array represent in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication. It shows rows and columns of objects. For example, a 3 x 4 array has 3 rows and 4 columns.

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What is the multiplication sentence for a 4 x 3 array?

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4 x 3 = 12.

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How do you find the total in a rectangular array?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of columns. For example, in a 5 x 4 array, you calculate 5 x 4 = 20.

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What are rows in an array?

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Rows are the horizontal lines of objects in an array.

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What are columns in an array?

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Columns are the vertical lines of objects in an array.

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If there are 5 rows and 3 columns, what is the multiplication sentence?

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5 x 3 = 15.

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What is the product of 4 x 4?

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4 x 4 = 16.

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What does the term 'factors' mean in multiplication?

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Factors are the numbers you multiply together to get a product. For example, in 3 x 5, both 3 and 5 are factors.

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What is the product of 4 x 5?

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4 x 5 = 20.