Math Basics +-*/

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 times 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is the product of any number and 1?

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The product of any number and 1 is that number itself. For example, 7 * 1 = 7.

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What is the product of any number and 0?

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The product of any number and 0 is always 0. For example, 5 * 0 = 0.

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What is division?

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Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 10 divided by 2 means splitting 10 into 2 equal parts, which is 5.

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What is the quotient of 10 divided by 2?

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The quotient of 10 divided by 2 is 5.

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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. For example, in 3 * 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two expressions are equal. For example, 2 + 3 = 5 is an equation.

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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 numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 2 * 3 = 3 * 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 * 3) * 4 = 2 * (3 * 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. It helps in learning multiplication.