Multiplication and Division Flashcard

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal groups, which gives 4.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the answer to a multiplication problem. For example, in 6 x 4, the product is 24.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 6 x 4, both 6 and 4 are factors.

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What does it mean to 'fill all spaces' in a problem?

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It means to use all available spots or areas, such as parking spaces or seats.

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How can you represent repeated addition with multiplication?

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You can use multiplication to show repeated addition. For example, 3 + 3 + 3 can be written as 3 x 3.

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What is the equation to find the total number of items in groups?

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To find the total, use the equation: number of groups x number of items in each group.

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What is the meaning of 'left over' in division?

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'Left over' means there are extra items that cannot be evenly divided among the groups.

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How do you find the total number of cars in a parking lot with rows and spaces?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of spaces in each row.

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What is the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the answer to a division problem. For example, in 12 ÷ 3, the quotient is 4.