Multiplication with Arrays

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to represent multiplication.

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How do you describe an array?

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An array can be described by the number of rows and columns, or by the number of rows with a certain number of items in each row.

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What does 5 rows and 8 columns mean in multiplication?

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It means 5 x 8, which equals 40.

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Give an example of an array in real life.

Back

Egg cartons are an example of an array.

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What multiplication fact does a 3 x 4 array represent?

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It represents the fact 3 x 4 = 12.

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If Mr. Lopez planted 8 rows of apple trees with 5 trees in each row, how many trees did he plant?

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He planted 40 trees.

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What is the equation for a 3 x 3 array?

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The equation is 3 x 3 = 9.

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What does the multiplication symbol 'x' represent?

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The 'x' symbol represents multiplication.

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How can you find the total number of items in an array?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What is a row in an array?

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A row is a horizontal line of items in an array.