Multiplication and Division

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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 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 a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of a multiplication equation. For example, in 3 x 4 = 12, 12 is the product.

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How do you find the total number of items in multiple groups?

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To find the total number of items in multiple groups, multiply the number of items in one group by the number of groups. For example, if there are 10 crayons in 4 boxes, you calculate 10 x 4 = 40.

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence is a mathematical statement that shows the multiplication of two numbers. For example, 4 x 3 = 12 is a multiplication sentence.

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What is a division sentence?

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A division sentence is a mathematical statement that shows the division of one number by another. For example, 12 ÷ 3 = 4 is a division sentence.

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If a tricycle has 3 wheels, how many wheels do 5 tricycles have?

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15 wheels. (3 x 5 = 15)

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What does the term 'multiplier' mean?

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The multiplier is the number that is multiplied by another number in a multiplication equation. For example, in 4 x 3, 4 is the multiplier.

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What does the term 'multiplicand' mean?

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The multiplicand is the number that is being multiplied in a multiplication equation. For example, in 4 x 3, 3 is the multiplicand.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. For example, if you calculated 4 x 3 = 12, you can check by doing 12 ÷ 4 = 3.