Multiplication: Array and the Commutative Property

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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 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each can be shown as an array.

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What does the commutative property of multiplication state?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in a multiplication problem does not change the product. For example, 4 x 5 = 5 x 4.

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What is the multiplication expression for an array with 2 rows and 6 columns?

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The multiplication expression is 2 x 6.

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If you have 4 rows of 4 objects, what is the multiplication expression?

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The multiplication expression is 4 x 4.

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What is the product of 2 x 4?

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The product of 2 x 4 is 8.

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If 3 x 6 = 18, what is 6 x 3?

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6 x 3 also equals 18, showing the commutative property.

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What is the multiplication expression for an array with 3 rows and 7 columns?

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The multiplication expression is 3 x 7.

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How can you use the commutative property to solve 5 x 2 = 10?

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You can say that 2 x 5 = 10.

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What is the multiplication expression for 2 rows of 5 objects?

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The multiplication expression is 2 x 5.