Multiplication with Arrays

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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What does an array represent in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication. It shows objects arranged in rows and columns, helping to understand how many total objects there are.

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What is the multiplication fact for an array with 2 rows and 4 columns?

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2 x 4 = 8.

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If an array has 2 rows and 7 columns, what is the multiplication fact?

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2 x 7 = 14.

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What is the multiplication fact for an array with 2 rows and 5 columns?

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2 x 5 = 10.

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If an array has 4 rows and 2 columns, what multiplication fact does it represent?

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4 x 2 = 8.

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What is the multiplication fact for an array with 3 rows and 3 columns?

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3 x 3 = 9.

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How can 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 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.

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What is an example of a multiplication fact using the number 5?

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5 x 2 = 10.