Operations on whole numbers

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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 does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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

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What is the product of 6 x 1?

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6

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What is the product of 2 x 8?

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16

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What is the product of 1 x 2?

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2

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What is the product of 1 x 4?

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4

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What is 9 x 4?

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36

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property of multiplication states that any number multiplied by 1 remains the same. For example, 5 x 1 = 5.

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What is the zero property of multiplication?

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The zero property of multiplication states that any number multiplied by 0 equals 0. For example, 7 x 0 = 0.

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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 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.