Multiplication

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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 the product of 6 and 7?

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The product of 6 and 7 is 42.

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If you have 5 groups of 3 apples, how many apples do you have in total?

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You have 15 apples. (5 x 3 = 15)

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What does the term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. For example, in 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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What is the value of 8 x 6?

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The value of 8 x 6 is 48.

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How can you use arrays to understand multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 dots each represent 3 x 4 = 12.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 2 x 3 = 3 x 2.

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What is the value of 9 x 0?

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The value of 9 x 0 is 0. Any number multiplied by zero equals zero.

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If you have 4 boxes with 5 toys in each box, how many toys do you have?

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You have 20 toys. (4 x 5 = 20)

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).