Understanding Multiplication and Comparison

The video tutorial explains how to express numerical comparisons as multiplication equations. It begins with the example of 36 being three times as large as 12, demonstrating how to write this as a multiplication equation using symbols like the asterisk. The tutorial also covers how to compare numbers using both addition and multiplication, with examples involving the numbers 4, 20, 6, and 2. The video emphasizes the importance of using the correct symbols to avoid confusion and concludes with a final example to reinforce the concepts taught.

How can you express the relationship between 36 and 12 using multiplication?

• 36 is equal to 12 times 3

• 36 is equal to 3 times 12

• 36 is equal to 12 plus 3

• 36 is equal to 12 minus 3

What symbol is commonly used on a computer to represent multiplication?

• The division sign (/)

• The asterisk (*)

• The minus sign (-)

• The plus sign (+)

What is the result of using 'x' instead of '*' in a multiplication equation?

• It is interpreted as subtraction

• It is interpreted as a variable

• It is interpreted as division

• It is interpreted as addition

What is the correct way to type the multiplication symbol on a computer?

• Press Shift and the number 9

• Press Shift and the number 0

• Press Shift and the number 8

• Press Shift and the number 7

How can you express the relationship between 4 and 20 using addition?

• 20 is 4 more than 16

• 20 is 16 more than 4

• 20 is 4 times 5

• 20 is 5 times 4

How can you express the relationship between 4 and 20 using multiplication?

• 20 is 4 times 5

• 20 is 5 times 4

• 20 is 4 plus 5

• 20 is 5 plus 4

What is the multiplication equation for 20 being five times as large as 4?

• 20 is equal to 4 plus 5

• 20 is equal to 5 times 4

• 20 is equal to 5 plus 4

• 20 is equal to 4 times 5

What is the multiplication equation for 6 being three times as large as 2?

• 6 is equal to 3 plus 2

• 6 is equal to 2 plus 3

• 6 is equal to 3 times 2

• 6 is equal to 2 times 3

Which of the following is a valid way to express 6 as three times as large as 2?

• 6 is equal to 3 plus 2

• 6 is equal to 2 plus 3

• 6 is equal to 3 times 2

• 6 is equal to 2 times 3

How can you express the relationship between 6 and 2 using multiplication?

• 6 is equal to 2 plus 3

• 6 is equal to 2 times 3

• 6 is equal to 3 plus 2

• 6 is equal to 3 times 2