Understand Multiplication Review

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is the product of any number and 0?

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The product of any number and 0 is always 0. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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What does an array represent in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication, showing rows and columns. For example, a 3x4 array has 3 rows and 4 columns, representing 3 x 4 = 12.

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If each dog gets 2 biscuits and there are 4 dogs, how many biscuits are needed?

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8 biscuits are needed. (4 dogs x 2 biscuits each = 8 biscuits).

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How do you find the total number of items when you have groups?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if you have 3 packs of cards with 8 cards each, you calculate 3 x 8 = 24 cards.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 3 rows of 7 items?

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The multiplication sentence is 3 x 7 = 21.

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If you have 28 cards and buy 3 packs of 8 cards, how many cards do you have now?

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You have 52 cards now. (28 + (3 x 8) = 28 + 24 = 52).

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What is the multiplication sentence for seeing the same number of birds over two days?

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If you saw 8 birds each day, the multiplication sentence is 2 x 8 = 16.

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What is the meaning of the term 'factor' in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is the meaning of the term 'product' in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 3 and 4 is 12.