Christmas 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 symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) means 'times' and is used to show that a number is being added to itself a certain number of times.

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How do you solve 4 x 5?

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To solve 4 x 5, you add 4 five times: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20.

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If there are 10 houses and each has 8 icicles, how do you find the total number of icicles?

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You multiply the number of houses (10) by the number of icicles per house (8): 10 x 8 = 80 icicles.

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What is the total number of gifts if there are 4 stockings with 7 gifts each?

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You multiply the number of stockings (4) by the number of gifts per stocking (7): 4 x 7 = 28 gifts.

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What is the result of 6 x 9?

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The result of 6 x 9 is 54.

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How do you calculate the total presents if each of 7 family members gets 3 presents?

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You multiply the number of family members (7) by the number of presents each gets (3): 7 x 3 = 21 presents.

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If there are 6 Christmas trees and each has 9 presents, how do you find the total number of presents?

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You multiply the number of trees (6) by the number of presents per tree (9): 6 x 9 = 54 presents.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to help visualize multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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