Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number several 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 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 does 'groups of' mean in multiplication?

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'Groups of' means you are adding the same number multiple times. For example, 3 groups of 5 means 5 + 5 + 5.

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What is a repeated addition sentence?

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A repeated addition sentence shows how many times a number is added together. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 is a repeated addition sentence for 3 x 4.

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How do you solve 6 x 2?

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6 x 2 = 12. This means adding 6 two times: 6 + 6 = 12.

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What is the result of 5 x 3?

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5 x 3 = 15. This means adding 5 three times: 5 + 5 + 5 = 15.

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What is the result of 24 ÷ 4?

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24 ÷ 4 = 6. This means splitting 24 into 4 equal parts, which gives 6.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 groups of 2?

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4 groups of 2 = 4 x 2 = 8.

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What is the division sentence for 20 divided by 5?

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20 ÷ 5 = 4. This means splitting 20 into 5 equal parts, which gives 4.