Introduction to Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What is the product of 5 and 3?

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The product of 5 and 3 is 15, as represented by the equation 5 x 3 = 15.

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How can you represent multiplication using an array?

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An array can visually represent multiplication by arranging objects in rows and columns. For example, a 5 x 3 array has 5 rows and 3 columns.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is the process of adding the same number multiple times, which is equivalent to multiplication. For example, 4 x 3 can be expressed as 4 + 4 + 4.

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What is the relationship between rows and columns in multiplication?

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In multiplication, rows represent one factor and columns represent another factor. The total number of items is the product of the two factors.

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What does the equation 7 x 5 represent in terms of repeated addition?

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The equation 7 x 5 represents the repeated addition of 7 five times, which can be written as 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7.

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What is a rectangular array?

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A rectangular array is an arrangement of objects in rows and columns that can be used to visualize multiplication.

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How do you identify the number of rows and columns in an array?

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The number of rows is the count of horizontal lines of objects, while the number of columns is the count of vertical lines of objects.

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What is the equation for a rectangular array with 5 rows and 3 columns?

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The equation for a rectangular array with 5 rows and 3 columns is 5 x 3 = 15.

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What is the difference between rows and columns?

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Rows run horizontally (left to right), while columns run vertically (up and down).