3rd grade Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means 3 added together 4 times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12).

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) indicates that you are to multiply two numbers together.

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What does the division symbol (÷) mean?

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The division symbol (÷) indicates that you are to divide one number by another.

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What is the product of 5 and 6?

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The product of 5 and 6 is 30.

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What is the quotient of 20 divided by 4?

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The quotient of 20 divided by 4 is 5.

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If 3 x 4 = 12, what is 12 ÷ 4?

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12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication, showing objects arranged in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. For example, if you calculated 3 x 4 = 12, you can check by doing 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that can be multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.