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 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the equation 5 x 3 represent?

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The equation 5 x 3 represents 5 groups of 3. It can also be understood as adding 3 five times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 15.

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What is a fact family in multiplication?

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A fact family is a group of related addition and multiplication facts that use the same numbers. For example, the numbers 4, 8, and 32 can form the fact family: 8 x 4 = 32, 4 x 8 = 32, 32 ÷ 8 = 4, and 32 ÷ 4 = 8.

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What is the product of 2 x 1?

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The product of 2 x 1 is 2.

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How can you express repeated addition as multiplication?

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Repeated addition can be expressed as multiplication by counting how many times a number is added. For example, 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 can be expressed as 3 x 4.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property of multiplication states that changing the order of the numbers does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property of multiplication states that any number multiplied by 1 remains the same. For example, 7 x 1 = 7.

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What is the zero property of multiplication?

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The zero property of multiplication states that any number multiplied by 0 equals 0. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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What is the equation for 7 + 7 + 7?

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The equation for 7 + 7 + 7 can be expressed as 7 x 3.

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What does 4 x 8 equal?

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4 x 8 equals 32.