Multiply or Divide

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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 is division?

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

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What is the quotient?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 20 ÷ 5 = 4, the quotient is 4.

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What does it mean to divide a number?

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To divide a number means to find out how many times one number is contained within another. For example, dividing 10 by 2 means finding out how many 2s fit into 10.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder. For example, 2 and 3 are factors of 6 because 2 x 3 = 6.

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What is a multiple?

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A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

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How do you find the length of each piece when dividing?

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To find the length of each piece when dividing, you divide the total length by the number of pieces. For example, if a rope is 20 inches long and cut into 4 pieces, each piece is 20 ÷ 4 = 5 inches.

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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 multiply a number and then divide by the same number, you return to the original number.

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How do you calculate the price per month from a total subscription cost?

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To calculate the price per month, divide the total cost by the number of months. For example, if a subscription costs $60 for 12 months, the monthly cost is $60 ÷ 12 = $5.

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What is the formula for finding the total when multiplying?

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The formula for finding the total when multiplying is: Total = Number of items x Cost per item. For example, if 5 items cost $3 each, the total cost is 5 x 3 = $15.