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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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How do you find the total number of items when each person gets the same amount?

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To find the total number of items, multiply the number of people by the amount each person gets. For example, if 6 friends each get 5 cookies, the total is 6 x 5 = 30 cookies.

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What is the equation for finding out how many groups can be made from a total?

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The equation is total ÷ number of items per group = number of groups. For example, 56 sharks divided into groups of 8 is 56 ÷ 8 = 7 groups.

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What does the symbol 'x' represent in multiplication problems?

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In multiplication problems, 'x' often represents an unknown number that you need to find. For example, in the equation 7 x x = 84, 'x' is the number of miles Jack runs each day.

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What is a multiplication equation?

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A multiplication equation shows the relationship between two numbers being multiplied. For example, 4 x 5 = 20 is a multiplication equation.

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What is a division equation?

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A division equation shows how a total is split into equal parts. For example, 20 ÷ 4 = 5 is a division equation.

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How can you check if a division problem is correct?

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You can check a division problem by multiplying the quotient (the answer) by the divisor (the number you divided by) to see if it equals the dividend (the original number).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you know one, you can find the other. For example, if 4 x 5 = 20, then 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a word problem involving multiplication, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then set up a multiplication equation to find the answer.