Multiplication 1 Digit

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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 term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. In the multiplication problem 2 x 5, both 2 and 5 are factors.

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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. For example, in 6 x 3 = 18, 18 is the product.

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How do you multiply a number by 1?

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When you multiply any number by 1, the product is the same number. For example, 7 x 1 = 7.

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What happens when you multiply a number by 0?

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When you multiply any number by 0, the product is always 0. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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

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How can you use repeated addition to understand multiplication?

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Multiplication can be thought of as repeated addition. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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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 factors 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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What is a multiplication table?

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A multiplication table is a chart that shows the products of pairs of numbers, typically from 1 to 10. It helps in learning multiplication facts.