Area Model Multiplication

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What is the area model in multiplication?

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The area model is a visual representation of multiplication that breaks down numbers into their place values to find the product by calculating the area of rectangles.

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What is the product of 13 and 7 using the area model?

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91

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What does the area model help us understand about multiplication?

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It helps us see how numbers can be broken down into smaller parts, making it easier to multiply large numbers.

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What is the first step in using the area model for multiplication?

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Break down each number into its place values.

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If you have 13 as 10 and 3, how would you represent it in the area model?

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You would create a rectangle with one side as 10 and the other side as 3.

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What is the final step in finding the product using the area model?

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Add all the areas of the smaller rectangles together.

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What multiplication equation corresponds to the area model of 13 and 7?

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13 x 7

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What is the missing number in the area model if the total area is 225 and one part is 50?

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175 (225 - 50 = 175) - Note: This is an example of how to find a missing part.

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How can you check your work after using the area model?

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You can multiply the original numbers directly to see if you get the same product.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 and a width of 3?

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30 (Area = length x width)