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, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied together.

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What is the product of 2 x 3?

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The product of 2 x 3 is 6.

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If you have 4 groups of 5 apples, how many apples do you have in total?

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You have 20 apples in total (4 x 5 = 20).

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. In 3 x 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 in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 2 x 3 = 3 x 2.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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How can you represent 3 x 4 using addition?

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You can represent 3 x 4 as 4 + 4 + 4, which means adding 4 three times.

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What is the multiplication fact for 5 x 2?

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The multiplication fact for 5 x 2 is 10.

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If there are 6 boxes with 4 toys in each box, how many toys are there in total?

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There are 24 toys in total (6 x 4 = 24).