Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4.

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What does the equation 5 x 3 represent?

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It represents 5 groups of 3. This means you have 5 sets, and each set has 3 items.

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How do you write repeated addition for 4 x 2?

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4 x 2 can be written as 2 + 2 + 2 + 2.

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What is the product of 2 x 3?

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The product of 2 x 3 is 6.

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

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You have 15 apples because 3 x 5 = 15.

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What is the equation for 7 groups of 2?

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The equation is 7 x 2.

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Is 1 x 1 = 1 true or false?

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True. 1 multiplied by 1 is always 1.

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What does the equation 0 x 5 equal?

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0 x 5 equals 0. Any number multiplied by 0 is 0.

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What is the meaning of the term '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 the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property means that changing the order of the numbers does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.