Multiplication and Division Strip Diagrams

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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 division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is the opposite of multiplication. For example, 12 divided by 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is a strip diagram?

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A strip diagram is a visual representation used to show the relationship between numbers in multiplication and division problems. It helps to visualize how numbers are grouped or divided.

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How do you represent 3 barrels of apples with 8 apples each using a strip diagram?

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You can draw 3 equal sections (barrels) with 8 apples in each section to represent the total number of apples.

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What is the equation for 5 groups of 9?

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The equation is 5 x 9 = 45.

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What does the equation 5 x 1 = 5 represent?

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This equation shows that if you have 5 groups of 1, the total is 5.

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What is the answer to the equation 7 x 8?

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The answer is 56.

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What is the equation for 3 groups of 3?

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The equation is 3 x 3 = 9.

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What is the equation for 9 groups of 3?

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The equation is 9 x 3 = 27.

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How can you check if 5 x 9 = 45 is correct?

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You can use a strip diagram to visualize 5 groups of 9 and count the total.