Area model multiplication

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What is area model multiplication?

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A visual method for multiplying numbers using rectangles to represent the factors.

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What does the term 'product' mean in multiplication?

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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How do you find the product using an area model?

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Divide the numbers into parts, create rectangles for each part, and then add the areas.

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What is the first step in area model multiplication?

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Break down the numbers into tens and ones.

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If you multiply 13 by 7 using an area model, what rectangles do you create?

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You create a rectangle for 10 (from 13) and a rectangle for 3 (from 13), both multiplied by 7.

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What is the equation for the area model of 13 x 7?

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13 x 7 = (10 x 7) + (3 x 7) = 70 + 21.

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What is the final answer when multiplying 13 by 7?

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The final answer is 91.

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What does the green rectangle represent in an area model?

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It represents one of the parts of the multiplication, often the larger factor.

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How do you add the areas in an area model?

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You sum all the individual areas calculated from the rectangles.

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What is the purpose of using an area model in multiplication?

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To visualize the multiplication process and understand how numbers combine.