Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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

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What is the product of any number and zero?

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The product of any number and zero is always zero. For example, 5 × 0 = 0.

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What is the distributive property of multiplication?

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The distributive property states that a × (b + c) = (a × b) + (a × c). It allows you to multiply a number by a sum.

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What is the value of 8 × (7 + 2)?

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The value is 72, because 8 × 9 = 72.

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If you multiply a number by 1, what is the result?

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The result is the same number. For example, 7 × 1 = 7.

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What does the term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. For example, in 3 × 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers does not change the product. For example, 3 × 5 = 5 × 3.

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What is the product of 8 and 7?

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The product is 56, because 8 × 7 = 56.

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What is the value of m in the equation 4 × m = 32?

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The value of m is 8, because 4 × 8 = 32.

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What is the equation for finding the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width (Area = length × width).