Multiplication Arrays

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What is a multiplication array?

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A multiplication array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to show multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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How do you represent 2 x 5 using an array?

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You can represent 2 x 5 with 2 rows and 5 columns of objects. It looks like this: O O O O O O O O O O

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What does the term 'factors' mean in multiplication?

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Factors are the numbers you multiply together to get a product. In 4 x 3, 4 and 3 are the factors.

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What is the product of 6 x 2?

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The product of 6 x 2 is 12.

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If you have 4 rows of apples with 3 apples in each row, how many apples do you have in total?

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You have 4 x 3 = 12 apples in total.

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What is an example of a multiplication sentence?

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An example of a multiplication sentence is 5 x 3 = 15.

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How can you use an array to solve 3 x 4?

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You can draw 3 rows with 4 objects in each row. Count all the objects to find the total, which is 12.

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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.

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What is a real-life example of using multiplication arrays?

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A real-life example is arranging chairs in a hall. If there are 5 rows with 4 chairs in each row, you can use an array to find the total number of chairs.

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What does it mean to 'multiply'?

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To multiply means to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4.