Multiplying using grouping

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number 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 does grouping mean in multiplication?

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Grouping in multiplication means to combine numbers in parentheses first before multiplying them with other numbers. For example, in 2 x (3 x 4), you calculate 3 x 4 first.

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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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Calculate: 8 x (2 x 3)

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48

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Calculate: (2 x 2) x 7

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28

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Calculate: 2 x (6 x 2)

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24

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Calculate: 4 x (1 x 9)

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36

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Calculate: 4 x (1 x 5)

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20

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What is the distributive property of multiplication?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a group of numbers added together.

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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 to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.