Multiplication and Division

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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 multiplication table?

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The multiplication table is a chart that shows the results of multiplying numbers together. It helps in learning and remembering multiplication facts.

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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 two numbers, you can divide the result by one of those numbers to get the other number back.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 4 x 5 = 20, 20 is the product.

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What is the quotient in division?

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

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What does it mean to multiply by zero?

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Any number multiplied by zero equals zero. For example, 7 x 0 = 0.

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What does it mean to divide by one?

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Any number divided by one equals the number itself. For example, 9 ÷ 1 = 9.

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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.