Multiplication and Division

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

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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

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What does the division sign (÷) mean?

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The division sign (÷) indicates that one number is to be divided by another.

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If 4 x 5 = 20, what is 20 ÷ 5?

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20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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How can you represent multiplication with an array?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication. For example, 3 x 4 can be shown as 3 rows of 4 dots.

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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 result of multiplying two or more numbers together. In 3 x 4, the product is 12.

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What is a quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. In 12 ÷ 4, the quotient is 3.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. For example, if you calculated 3 x 4 = 12, you can check by doing 12 ÷ 4 = 3.