Multiplication and Division Facts

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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 adding 3 four 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 is the product of 9 x 6?

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54

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What is the product of 7 x 4?

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28

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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 to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 12 ÷ 4, the quotient is 3.

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What is an example of a multiplication fact?

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An example of a multiplication fact is 5 x 2 = 10.

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What is an example of a division fact?

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An example of a division fact is 10 ÷ 2 = 5.

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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 you calculated 4 x 5 = 20, you can check by doing 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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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 in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.