Multiplication - Balanced Equations

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What is multiplication?

Back

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 does it mean for an equation to be balanced?

Back

A balanced equation means that both sides of the equation have the same value. For example, in 7 x 4 = 28, both sides equal 28.

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What is the product of 2 and 3?

Back

The product of 2 and 3 is 6, because 2 x 3 = 6.

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If 5 x 4 = 20, what is 20 ÷ 4?

Back

20 ÷ 4 = 5, because division is the opposite of multiplication.

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What is the missing number in the equation 7 x 4 = 6 x ____?

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The missing number is 4, because 7 x 4 = 28 and 6 x 4 = 24.

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How can you check if an equation is correct?

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You can check an equation by calculating both sides and seeing if they are equal.

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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 4 + 4 + 4.

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What is the missing number in the equation 2 x 2 = 1 x ____?

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The missing number is 4, because 2 x 2 = 4 and 1 x 4 = 4.

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What is the product of 3 and 8?

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The product of 3 and 8 is 24, because 3 x 8 = 24.

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If 2 x 10 = 20, what is 5 x ____?

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The missing number is 4, because 5 x 4 = 20.