Multiplicative Comparison

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What is a multiplicative comparison?

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A multiplicative comparison is when we compare two quantities by using multiplication to show how many times one quantity is as much as another.

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If 5 times as many as 7 is 35, what is the multiplication equation?

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5 x 7 = 35

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If 3 times as many as 6 is 18, what is the multiplication equation?

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3 x 6 = 18

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What does it mean when we say '72 inches is 12 times the length of 6 inches'?

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It means that 72 inches can be obtained by multiplying 6 inches by 12.

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If 7 times as many cupcakes as 6 cupcakes is 42 cupcakes, what is the multiplication equation?

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7 x 6 = 42

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If 21 days is 3 times longer than 7 days, what is the multiplication equation?

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21 = 3 x 7

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What is the result of multiplying a number by 1?

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The result is the same number.

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What is the result of multiplying a number by 0?

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The result is always 0.

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How do you express 'twice as many' in multiplication?

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You express 'twice as many' as 2 times the original amount.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and repeated addition?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number multiple times.