Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number 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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What is division?

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Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which is 3.

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What is a fact family?

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A fact family is a group of related addition and subtraction or multiplication and division facts using the same numbers. For example, the numbers 6, 7, and 42 can form the fact family: 6 x 7 = 42, 7 x 6 = 42, 42 ÷ 6 = 7, 42 ÷ 7 = 6.

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What does the symbol 'x' mean in math?

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The symbol 'x' means multiplication. For example, 5 x 2 means 5 multiplied by 2.

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What does the symbol '÷' mean in math?

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The symbol '÷' means division. For example, 10 ÷ 2 means 10 divided by 2.

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What is a rectangular array?

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A rectangular array is a way to arrange objects in rows and columns. It helps to visualize multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each can be shown as a 3 x 4 array.

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How do you solve 9 x 6?

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9 x 6 = 54.

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How do you solve 100 ÷ 10?

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100 ÷ 10 = 10.

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What is the answer to 42 ÷ 7?

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42 ÷ 7 = 6.

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What is the answer to 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5?

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5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 25.