Multiplying 2-Digit x 1-Digit Numbers Flashcard

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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 are factors in multiplication?

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Factors are the numbers that are multiplied together to get a product. For example, in 6 x 4, both 6 and 4 are factors.

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What is a product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 5 x 3 is 15.

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How do you multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number?

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To multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number, you can break the 2-digit number into tens and ones, multiply each part by the 1-digit number, and then add the results.

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What is the first step in multiplying 24 by 3?

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The first step is to multiply the ones place: 4 (from 24) x 3 = 12. Write down 2 and carry over 1.

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What is the second step in multiplying 24 by 3?

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The second step is to multiply the tens place: 2 (from 24) x 3 = 6, then add the carry-over 1. So, 6 + 1 = 7. The final answer is 72.

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What does 'show your work' mean in math?

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'Show your work' means to write down all the steps you took to solve a problem, so others can understand how you got your answer.

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If Mr. Smith bought 8 kits at $15 each, how do you find the total cost?

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To find the total cost, multiply the number of kits (8) by the cost of each kit ($15): 8 x 15 = $120.

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What is the importance of understanding multiplication?

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Understanding multiplication helps in solving problems related to groups, arrays, and real-life situations like shopping, cooking, and measuring.

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What is an example of a multiplication problem?

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An example of a multiplication problem is: What is 7 x 6? The answer is 42.