Meaning of Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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

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What does an array look like?

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An array is a set of objects arranged in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 apples each.

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What are rows in an array?

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Rows are the horizontal lines in an array that go across.

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What are columns in an array?

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Columns are the vertical lines in an array that go up and down.

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What does equal groups mean in multiplication?

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Equal groups mean that each group has the same number of items. For example, 4 groups of 2 apples each.

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How can you show 4 x 5 using an array?

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You can show 4 x 5 by making 4 rows with 5 items in each row.

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What is the multiplication equation for 3 groups of 2?

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The multiplication equation is 3 x 2 = 6.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to combine groups of equal size.

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If you have 5 x 4, how many total items do you have?

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You have 20 items because 5 groups of 4 equals 20.

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What is the answer to 6 x 3?

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The answer is 18.