Multiplication and Division Facts

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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 × 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, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What does the multiplication sentence 3 × 5 = 15 represent?

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It represents that if you have 3 groups of 5, the total number of items is 15.

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What does the division sentence 20 ÷ 4 = 5 represent?

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It represents that if you have 20 items and you divide them into 4 equal groups, each group will have 5 items.

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How can you check if multiplication is correct?

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You can check multiplication by using division. For example, if 3 × 5 = 15, you can check by doing 15 ÷ 5 = 3.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication where items are arranged in rows and columns. For example, 4 rows of 5 items each can represent 4 × 5.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is repeated addition. For example, 4 × 3 is the same as 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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What is the multiplication fact for 5 × 4?

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The multiplication fact for 5 × 4 is 20, meaning if you have 5 groups of 4, the total is 20.

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What is the division fact for 15 ÷ 3?

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The division fact for 15 ÷ 3 is 5, meaning if you split 15 into 3 equal parts, each part is 5.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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Identify the total number of groups and the number in each group, then multiply them together.