Multiplication Flashcard

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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.

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What does the symbol 'x' represent in math?

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The symbol 'x' represents multiplication. For example, 2 x 3 means 2 multiplied by 3.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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How can you express repeated addition using multiplication?

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Repeated addition can be expressed as multiplication. For example, 5 + 5 + 5 can be written as 3 x 5.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 4 x 5, the product is 20.

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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 numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 2 x 3 = 3 x 2.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the 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. For example, in 6 x 4, both 6 and 4 are factors.

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How do you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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To find the total number of items in equal groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, 5 groups of 3 items each is 5 x 3 = 15.

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What is a multiplication equation?

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A multiplication equation shows that two numbers are multiplied together to get a product. For example, 7 x 2 = 14 is a multiplication equation.