Multiply or Divide?

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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 (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 a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 20 divided by 4 (20 ÷ 4) means splitting 20 into 4 equal parts, which equals 5.

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When do we use multiplication?

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We use multiplication when we want to find the total of equal groups. For example, if there are 5 bags with 3 apples each, we multiply 5 x 3 to find the total apples.

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When do we use division?

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We use division when we want to split a total into equal parts or find out how many equal groups can be made. For example, if you have 12 cookies and want to share them with 4 friends, you divide 12 by 4.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 6 x 7, the product is 42.

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What is the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 15 ÷ 3, the quotient is 5.

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How do you find the total hours if you watch 3 movies for 2 hours each?

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You multiply the number of movies by the hours each movie lasts: 3 x 2 = 6 hours.

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How do you find out how many groups of 4 can be made from 20?

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You divide the total number by the group size: 20 ÷ 4 = 5 groups.

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What does it mean to multiply by 0?

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Multiplying any number by 0 always gives a product of 0. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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What does it mean to divide by 1?

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Dividing any number by 1 gives the same number. For example, 7 ÷ 1 = 7.