Division and Multiplication Number Sentences Flashcard

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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 is division?

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

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How do you find the total points scored in a game?

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To find the total points scored, multiply the number of touchdowns by the points earned per touchdown. For example, if each touchdown is worth 7 points and 8 touchdowns are scored, the total points are 7 x 8 = 56.

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What is a number sentence?

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A number sentence is a mathematical statement that includes numbers and an operation (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) that shows a relationship between the numbers.

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How can you represent multiplication with an array?

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You can represent multiplication with an array by arranging objects in rows and columns. For example, 3 x 4 can be represented as 3 rows of 4 objects each.

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What does it mean to 'divide equally'?

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To 'divide equally' means to split a total into equal parts. For example, if you have 10 cookies and want to share them with 5 friends, each friend gets 2 cookies.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you know the multiplication fact, you can find the division fact. For example, if 4 x 5 = 20, then 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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How do you solve a division problem?

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To solve a division problem, you determine how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend. For example, in 20 ÷ 4, you find that 4 fits into 20 five times.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that can be multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in the multiplication sentence 3 x 4 = 12, both 3 and 4 are factors of 12.

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What is a product?

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A product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 6 and 7 is 42.