Multiplication and Division Inverse

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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 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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If 5 x 6 = 30, what is 30 ÷ 5?

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30 ÷ 5 = 6.

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If 9 x 4 = 36, what is 36 ÷ 9?

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36 ÷ 9 = 4.

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What does 'inverse' mean in math?

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In math, 'inverse' means the opposite operation. For example, the inverse of addition is subtraction.

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If 8 x 5 = 40, what is the inverse operation?

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The inverse operation is 40 ÷ 8 = 5.

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What is a multiplication fact?

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A multiplication fact is a basic multiplication equation, like 3 x 4 = 12.

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What is a division fact?

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A division fact is a basic division equation, like 12 ÷ 4 = 3.