Christmas multiplication

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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).

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What does the multiplication symbol 'x' mean?

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The 'x' symbol represents multiplication. It shows that two numbers are to be multiplied together.

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What is the product of 6 and 2?

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12

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If you have 5 groups of 3 apples, how many apples do you have in total?

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15 (because 5 x 3 = 15).

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What is the multiplication table?

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A multiplication table is a chart that shows the products of pairs of numbers, usually from 1 to 10.

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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, 4 x 5 = 5 x 4.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where multiplication is needed to find the answer.

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If you have 10 bags of candy and eat 3, how many bags do you have left?

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7 (because 10 - 3 = 7).