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

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the product of any number and 1?

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The product of any number and 1 is the number itself. For example, 425 x 1 = 425.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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What is the product of any number and 0?

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The product of any number and 0 is always 0. For example, 500 x 0 = 0.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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What does the term 'factor' mean 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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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is an example of multiplying a number by 1?

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An example is 12,000 x 1 = 12,000.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is an example of multiplying a number by 0?

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An example is 10 x 0 = 0.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that the way numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is a multiplication table?

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A multiplication table is a chart that shows the products of pairs of numbers. It helps in learning multiplication facts.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property states that any number multiplied by 1 remains unchanged. For example, 7 x 1 = 7.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5