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.

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What does the multiplication sentence 4 x 0 equal?

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4 x 0 = 0. Any number multiplied by zero is zero.

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If there are 3 groups of 5 apples, how can we write that as a multiplication sentence?

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We can write it as 3 x 5.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over. For example, 2 + 2 + 2 is the same as 3 x 2.

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What does the multiplication sentence 5 x 5 represent?

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5 x 5 means adding 5 five times: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5.

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How many total pies did John's mom bake if she baked 7 pies for each of the 3 teachers?

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John's mom baked 21 pies in total (7 x 3 = 21).

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to show multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 dots each shows 3 x 4.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property says that changing the order of the numbers does not change the product. For example, 2 x 3 = 3 x 2.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the answer you get when you multiply two numbers together.

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What does 3 x 4 equal?

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3 x 4 = 12.