Multiplication

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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 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied together.

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What is 3 x 7?

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21

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What is 4 x 7?

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28

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What is 6 x 7?

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42

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What is 5 x 8?

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40

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What is the product of two numbers?

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The product is the result of multiplying two numbers together.

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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 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 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).