Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add 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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How do you find the total number of items when you have groups?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, 4 groups of 6 items each means 4 x 6 = 24 items.

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence shows a multiplication problem using numbers and the multiplication sign (x). For example, 5 x 3 = 15.

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What does repeated addition mean?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 is the same as 3 x 4.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 6 x 2, the product is 12.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that you can multiply with another number to get a product. For example, in 6 x 2, both 6 and 2 are factors.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you know that 4 x 5 = 20, you also know that 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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How can you check your multiplication?

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You can check multiplication by using division. If 6 x 4 = 24, then 24 ÷ 6 should equal 4.

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What is a multiplication table?

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A multiplication table is a chart that shows the products of pairs of numbers. It helps you quickly find the result of multiplying two numbers.