Multiplication and Division

Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4 = 12).

Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a x b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder. For example, 2 and 3 are factors of 6.

A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If the result equals the dividend, your answer is correct.