Module 4 Flashcard 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 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the expression 6 x 4 represent?

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The expression 6 x 4 represents the total number of roses if there are 6 bunches and each bunch has 4 roses. It equals 24.

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property of multiplication states that any number multiplied by 1 remains the same. For example, 5 x 1 = 5.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property of multiplication states that changing the order of the numbers does not change the product. For example, 4 x 5 = 5 x 4.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property of multiplication states that the way numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. In 6 x 4, both 6 and 4 are factors.

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What is a product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 6 and 4 is 24.

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What is the equation for finding a missing factor?

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To find a missing factor, you can use the equation: Total = Known Factor x Missing Factor. For example, if 8 x ___ = 64, the missing factor is 8.

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What does the equation 27 = ___ x 3 mean?

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This equation means that you need to find a number that, when multiplied by 3, equals 27. The answer is 9.

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What is a multiplication problem?

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A multiplication problem is a mathematical statement that shows the multiplication of two or more numbers. For example, 6 x 5 = 30.