Multiplication Facts and Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sentence 5 x 5 mean?

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It means you have 5 groups of 5. So, 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 25.

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How do you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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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 show multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each can be shown as 3 x 4.

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What is the answer to 4 x 3?

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The answer is 12.

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If you have 10 groups of 4, how many do you have in total?

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You have 40 (10 x 4 = 40).

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What are rows in an array?

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Rows are the horizontal lines of objects in an array.

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What are columns in an array?

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Columns are the vertical lines of objects in an array.

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What does the multiplication sentence 6 x 2 mean?

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It means you have 6 groups of 2. So, 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 12.

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What is the multiplication fact for 5 x 4?

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The answer is 20.