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 multiplied by 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is '×' or '*'. It is used to indicate that two numbers should be multiplied together.

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What does it mean to double a number?

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To double a number means to multiply it by 2. For example, doubling 5 gives you 10.

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If each ticket costs $2, how much do 4 tickets cost?

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4 tickets cost $8 because 2 × 4 = 8.

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How many wheels are there on 9 bicycles if each has 2 wheels?

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There are 18 wheels because 9 bicycles × 2 wheels each = 18 wheels.

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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 represent multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 dots each represent 3 × 4.

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What is the product of 3 and 5?

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The product of 3 and 5 is 15 because 3 × 5 = 15.

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How can you find the total number of items in multiple groups?

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You can find the total by multiplying the number of items in one group by the number of groups. For example, if one box has 5 items and there are 3 boxes, then 5 × 3 = 15 items.

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What is the result of multiplying any number by 1?

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The result is the same number. For example, 7 × 1 = 7.

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What is the result of multiplying any number by 0?

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The result is always 0. For example, 5 × 0 = 0.