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

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What does the term 'product' mean in math?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is '×' or '*', used to indicate that two numbers are to be multiplied.

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What is 1 times any number?

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1 times any number is that number itself. For example, 1 × 5 = 5.

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What is 0 times any number?

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0 times any number is always 0. For example, 0 × 7 = 0.

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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 × 4 = 4 × 3.

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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 × 3) × 4 = 2 × (3 × 4).

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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 to get a product. For example, in 3 × 4 = 12, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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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, typically from 1 to 10.

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property states that any number multiplied by 1 remains unchanged. For example, 5 × 1 = 5.