Multiplication Flashcard

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 2 means adding 3 two times: 3 + 3 = 6.

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What does 3 x 2 equal?

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6

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What does 9 x 10 equal?

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90

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What is skip counting?

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Skip counting is counting by a number other than one, like counting by twos (2, 4, 6, 8) or fives (5, 10, 15).

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What is an array in math?

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An array is a way to arrange objects in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 apples each make an array of 12 apples.

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What is grouping in multiplication?

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Grouping is when you put items into groups to make counting easier. For example, if you have 12 apples, you can group them into 3 groups of 4.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property says that changing the order of the numbers you multiply does not change the product. For example, 2 x 3 = 3 x 2.

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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.

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What is the zero property of multiplication?

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The zero property states that any number multiplied by 0 equals 0. For example, 7 x 0 = 0.

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How can you use multiplication to solve problems?

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You can use multiplication to find the total number of items in equal groups. For example, if there are 4 bags with 5 apples each, you can multiply 4 x 5 to find 20 apples.