Multiplication and Division

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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 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal groups, which gives 4.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to multiply or to add a number to itself a certain number of times.

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence is a mathematical statement that shows two numbers being multiplied together, like 5 x 3.

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What is repeated addition?

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

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How do you solve 5 x 6?

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To solve 5 x 6, you can add 6 five times: 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 30.

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What is the result of 8 x 3?

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The result of 8 x 3 is 24.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are opposite operations. If you know that 4 x 5 = 20, then you also know that 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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How do you write a division sentence?

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A division sentence shows how a number is divided into equal parts, like 15 ÷ 3 = 5.

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What is the answer to 27 ÷ 3?

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The answer to 27 ÷ 3 is 9.