Multiplication

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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 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) represent?

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The multiplication symbol (x) represents the operation of multiplying two numbers together.

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If you have 5 groups of 2 apples, how many apples do you have in total?

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5 x 2 = 10 apples.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication where objects are arranged in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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How can you use multiplication to find the total number of items in equal groups?

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You can multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if there are 4 groups of 6, you calculate 4 x 6 = 24.

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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.

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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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If you have 7 packs of stickers and each pack has 5 stickers, how many stickers do you have?

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7 x 5 = 35 stickers.

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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 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.