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 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 should 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, showing objects arranged in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 dots each represent 3 x 4.

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If 5 x 2 = 10, what is 5 x 3?

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5 x 3 = 15. This means if you add 5 three times (5 + 5 + 5), you get 15.

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How can you use repeated addition to understand multiplication?

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Repeated addition is when you add the same number multiple times. For example, 4 x 3 can be understood as 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 6 x 7, the product is 42.

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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. In 8 x 2, both 8 and 2 are factors.

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How many wheels are there in 6 bicycles if each bicycle has 2 wheels?

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There are 12 wheels in total. (6 bicycles x 2 wheels each = 12 wheels).

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If you have 4 packs of stickers and each pack has 5 stickers, how many stickers do you have in total?

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You have 20 stickers in total. (4 packs x 5 stickers each = 20 stickers).

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What is doubling in multiplication?

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Doubling means multiplying a number by 2. For example, doubling 5 gives you 10.