Multiplication and Division

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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 division?

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Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) means to multiply or to add a number to itself a certain number of times.

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What does the division symbol (÷) mean?

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The division symbol (÷) means to divide or to split a number into equal parts.

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If 5 x 4 = 20, what is 20 ÷ 4?

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20 ÷ 4 = 5.

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How can you represent 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 as a multiplication problem?

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3 + 3 + 3 + 3 can be represented as 4 x 3.

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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, 5 rows of 4 items each can show 5 x 4.

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What is the product of 6 x 7?

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The product of 6 x 7 is 42.

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If you have 4 bags with 6 shells in each, how many shells do you have in total?

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4 x 6 = 24 shells.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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