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 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sentence 4 x 4 mean?

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It means you have 4 groups of 4. If you add them together, 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 5 groups of 3?

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5 x 3 = 15, which means you have 5 groups of 3.

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What is the product of 1 x 1?

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The product of 1 x 1 is 1.

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If John bakes 7 pies for each of the 3 teachers, how do you find the total number of pies?

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You multiply the number of pies per teacher by the number of teachers: 7 x 3 = 21.

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What is the multiplication sentence for Kade's Pokemon cards?

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Kade bought 6 packs with 7 cards each, so the multiplication sentence is 6 x 7 = 42.

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol means to combine equal groups.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to arrange objects in rows and columns to show multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each shows 3 x 4.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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

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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 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.