Multiplication

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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 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4.

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What does 'equal groups' mean in multiplication?

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Equal groups mean that you have the same number of items in each group. For example, if you have 3 groups of 5 apples, you can write it as 3 x 5.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over. For example, 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 is the same as 4 x 3.

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How can you write 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 as a multiplication equation?

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You can write it as 4 x 8 because there are 4 groups of 8.

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If Kade bought 6 packs of cards with 7 cards in each pack, how can we find the total number of cards?

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We can use multiplication: 6 x 7 = 42.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 5 groups of 3?

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The multiplication sentence is 5 x 3.

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What is the result of 4 x 4?

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The result of 4 x 4 is 16.

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How do you find the total when you have 3 groups of 4?

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You can multiply: 3 x 4 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign means to combine equal groups. For example, 2 x 3 means 2 groups of 3.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication?

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Addition combines different amounts, while multiplication combines equal groups.