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 is the product of 30 and 90?

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2,700

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. It is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What is a multiplication statement?

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A multiplication statement expresses a multiplication operation, such as 3 x 4 = 12.

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If John has 3 cups and each cup has 4 rocks, how many rocks does he have?

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3 x 4 = 12

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What is 6 + 6 x (4 - 1)?

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34

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What is the multiplication of 58 and 35?

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2,030

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What does the term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 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 factors 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 in which factors are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).