Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of the same number. For example, 3 multiplied by 2 (3 x 2) means adding 3 two times (3 + 3).

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What is the multiplication sentence for 3 boxes of 3 kittens each?

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3 x 3 = 9

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How do you find the total cost for multiple items at the same price?

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Multiply the number of items by the price of each item. For example, if 4 tickets cost $2 each, the total cost is 4 x 2 = $8.

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What is repeated addition?

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

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If you have 2 packages of 3 bouncy balls and 3 packages of 4 bouncy balls, how many bouncy balls do you have in total?

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2 x 3 + 3 x 4 = 6 + 12 = 18 bouncy balls.

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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. In 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is the product of 5 and 6?

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5 x 6 = 30

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication by using addition. For example, if you calculated 4 x 3 = 12, you can check by adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is the 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.

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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, 2 x 3 = 3 x 2.