Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied together.

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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, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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How do you find the total value of nickels?

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To find the total value of nickels, multiply the number of nickels by 5, since each nickel is worth 5 cents.

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What is the equation to find the total number of parking spaces?

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To find the total number of parking spaces, multiply the number of rows by the number of spaces in each row. For example, 6 rows with 4 spaces each is 6 x 4.

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What does the equation 4 x 12 = 48 represent?

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This equation shows that if you have 4 groups of 12, the total is 48. It is an example of multiplication.

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If you double a number, what does that mean?

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Doubling a number means to multiply it by 2. For example, doubling $5 gives you $10.

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How can you combine packages to buy a total of 18 bouncy balls?

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You can combine different packages by finding combinations that multiply to 18. For example, 2 packages of 3 balls and 3 packages of 4 balls.

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What is the product of 6 and 4?

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The product of 6 and 4 is 24, calculated as 6 x 4 = 24.

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What is the total value of 10 nickels?

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The total value of 10 nickels is $0.50, calculated as 10 x 5 cents.