Multiplication - Grade 3

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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 times 4 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to multiply or to find the total of equal groups.

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If you have 3 times as many as 6, how many do you have?

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18 (because 3 x 6 = 18).

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What is 9 X 9?

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81.

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If you have 4 tomatoes in each basket and there are 3 baskets, how many tomatoes do you have altogether?

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12 (because 4 x 3 = 12).

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence shows the multiplication of two numbers, like 3 x 5 = 15.

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What is the product of 7 and 6?

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42 (because 7 x 6 = 42).

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What does it mean to multiply by zero?

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Multiplying any number by zero gives you zero. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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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 represent 3 x 4.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property means that the order of the numbers does not change the product. For example, 4 x 5 = 5 x 4.