Multiplication and Division Facts

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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 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is the product of 7 and 4?

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28

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What is the product of 9 and 6?

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54

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to multiply or to find the total of equal groups.

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What is a factor?

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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 = 12, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is a dividend?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem. For example, in 12 ÷ 4 = 3, 12 is the dividend.

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided. In 12 ÷ 4 = 3, 4 is the divisor.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you know one, you can find the other. For example, if 3 x 4 = 12, then 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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What is the multiplication table?

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The multiplication table is a chart that shows the products of pairs of numbers. It helps in learning multiplication facts.