Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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What does the equation 3 x 5 mean?

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It means you have 3 groups of 5. So, 3 x 5 = 15.

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What is the result of 1 x 1?

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1 x 1 = 1. This shows that multiplying one by itself gives you one.

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How can you write 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 as a multiplication equation?

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You can write it as 4 x 8, which means 4 groups of 8.

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What is 4 x 0?

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4 x 0 = 0. Any number multiplied by zero is always zero.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over. For example, 2 + 2 + 2 is the same as 3 x 2.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign means to combine groups of equal size. For example, 2 x 3 means 2 groups of 3.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property says that changing the order of the numbers does not change the product. For example, 2 x 3 = 3 x 2.

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property says that any number multiplied by 1 stays the same. For example, 5 x 1 = 5.