Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way of adding the same number many times. 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 splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal groups, which gives 3.

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What is a repeated addition sentence?

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A repeated addition sentence shows how many times a number is added together. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 is a repeated addition sentence for 3 x 4.

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If 6 x 5 = 30, what is 30 ÷ 5?

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30 ÷ 5 = 6.

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What does the symbol 'x' mean in math?

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The symbol 'x' means multiplication.

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What does the symbol '÷' mean in math?

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The symbol '÷' means division.

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How can you check if your multiplication is correct?

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You can check multiplication by using division. For example, if 4 x 3 = 12, then 12 ÷ 4 should equal 3.

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What is an equal group?

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An equal group is a set of items that are the same size or amount. For example, if you have 12 apples and put them in 4 equal groups, each group has 3 apples.

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If you have 16 eggs and put them in 2 baskets, how many eggs are in each basket?

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8 eggs are in each basket.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you know one, you can find the other. For example, if 4 x 5 = 20, then 20 ÷ 5 = 4.