Multiplication and Division

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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 is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number 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 equation for 9 groups of 8?

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9 x 8 = 72.

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What is the division equation for 12 donuts shared among 4 people?

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12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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What is a related division fact for the multiplication equation 6 x 4 = 24?

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24 ÷ 4 = 6.

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What is the result of 81 ÷ 9?

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9.

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If Ms. Tucker and Ms. Diaz each have 6 cookies, how many cookies do they have in total?

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12.

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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 a multiplication problem 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 the way numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property states that any number multiplied by 1 remains the same. For example, 5 x 1 = 5.