Multiplication!

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. 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 'x' symbol in multiplication indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied together.

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What is the product of 5 and 4?

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5 x 4 = 20.

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If Lisa has 5 apples and Jake has 3 times as many, how many apples does Jake have?

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5 x 3 = 15 apples.

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What is 6 x 3?

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6 x 3 = 18.

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What is the result of multiplying any number by 1?

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Any number multiplied by 1 remains the same. For example, 7 x 1 = 7.

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What is the result of multiplying any number by 0?

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Any number multiplied by 0 is 0. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. For example, in 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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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 the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).