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

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What does the equation 2 × 6 represent?

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The equation 2 × 6 represents adding the number 2 a total of 6 times, which equals 12.

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How do you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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To find the total number of items in equal groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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What is the result of 3 × 12?

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The result of 3 × 12 is 36, which means there are 3 groups of 12.

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If Mason has 6 display cases with 48 action figures, how do you find out how many figures are in each case?

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To find out how many figures are in each case, divide the total number of figures (48) by the number of cases (6). So, 48 ÷ 6 = 8 figures per case.

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What is the total length of ribbon needed if each piece is 9 inches and there are 6 pieces?

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To find the total length of ribbon needed, multiply the number of pieces (6) by the length of each piece (9 inches). So, 6 × 9 = 54 inches.

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What does the equation 8 × 4 represent?

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The equation 8 × 4 represents adding the number 8 a total of 4 times, which equals 32.

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What is the definition of a 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 × 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is the product of 2 and 6?

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The product of 2 and 6 is 12.

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How can you check if your multiplication is correct?

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You can check your multiplication by using addition. For example, if you calculated 3 × 4 = 12, you can check by adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.