multiplication arrays

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication, showing groups of equal size arranged in rows and columns.

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How do you find the total number of items in an array?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What does 4 x 3 mean in terms of an array?

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It means there are 4 rows with 3 items in each row, totaling 12 items.

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What is the multiplication problem represented by this array: 3 rows and 5 columns?

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3 x 5 = 15.

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If an array has 2 rows and 6 columns, what multiplication problem does it represent?

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2 x 6 = 12.

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What is the multiplication problem represented by this array: 4 rows and 4 columns?

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4 x 4 = 16.

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How can you check your multiplication using an array?

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Count the total number of items in the array to see if it matches the product.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition in arrays?

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Multiplication is repeated addition; for example, 3 x 4 is the same as 4 + 4 + 4.

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What does 5 x 2 look like in an array?

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5 rows with 2 items in each row.

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If you have an array of 6 x 3, how many total items are there?

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18 items.