4th Grade Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is an area model in multiplication?

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An area model is a visual representation of multiplication where the length and width of a rectangle represent the two numbers being multiplied. The area of the rectangle gives the product.

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How do you calculate the total number of items in equal groups?

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To find the total number of items in equal groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if there are 5 groups of 4 items, the total is 5 x 4 = 20.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is the process of adding the same number multiple times. It is another way to understand multiplication. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 can be written as 3 x 4 = 12.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual arrangement of objects in rows and columns. It helps to understand multiplication by showing how many items are in each row and how many rows there are.

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What is the equation for finding how many items Stephanie ate if Thomas ate 12 and she ate 3 times as many?

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The equation is 12 x 3 = n, where n is the number of french fries Stephanie ate.

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How do you find the total number of muffins made with multiple pans?

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Multiply the number of pans by the number of muffins each pan makes. For example, 7 pans x 12 muffins per pan = 84 muffins.

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What is the total number of cookies if there are 5 trays with 12 cookies each?

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To find the total, multiply the number of trays by the number of cookies per tray: 5 trays x 12 cookies = 60 cookies.

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How do you calculate the remaining items after some are sold?

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To find the remaining items, subtract the number sold from the total. For example, if there are 14 cupcakes and 7 are sold, the remaining cupcakes are 14 - 7 = 7.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps visualize addition, subtraction, and multiplication.