Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12).

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What is the product of 5 x 5?

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The product of 5 x 5 is 25.

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If each chair costs 5 dollars, how much do 4 chairs cost?

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4 chairs cost 20 dollars (5 x 4 = 20).

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What is the multiplication fact for an array of 4 rows and 5 columns?

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The multiplication fact is 4 x 5.

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What is 80 x 5000?

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80 x 5000 equals 400,000.

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If 81 is 9 times a number, what is that number?

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The number is 9 (81 ÷ 9 = 9).

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What does the term 'factor' mean 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 commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that the way in which factors 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 multiplication table?

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A multiplication table is a chart that shows the products of pairs of numbers, typically from 1 to 10.