Multiplication

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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 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4.

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What does 'equal groups' mean in multiplication?

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Equal groups mean that the items are divided into groups that have the same number of items. For example, 3 groups of 5 means 3 x 5.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 2 groups of 1?

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2 x 1 = 2.

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How do you write the multiplication sentence for an array of 5 rows and 5 columns?

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5 x 5.

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What does a number line show in multiplication?

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A number line can show how many times to add a number. For example, 4 x 4 means adding 4 four times.

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What is the multiplication equation for 8 added together 4 times?

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4 x 8.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property says that you can multiply numbers in any order. For example, 3 x 4 is the same as 4 x 3.

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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 a product in multiplication?

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The product is the answer you get when you multiply two numbers. For example, the product of 3 x 4 is 12.

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What does it mean to multiply by zero?

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Any number multiplied by zero equals zero. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.