Understanding Multiplication and Division

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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 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal groups, which gives 4.

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How do you represent multiplication with groups?

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If you have 3 groups of 4, you can write it as 3 x 4.

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What does the multiplication equation 3 x 4 = 12 mean?

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It means that if you have 3 groups of 4, the total is 12.

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How do you find the size of each group in division?

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To find the size of each group, divide the total number by the number of groups. For example, 18 ÷ 3 = 6.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps visualize addition and multiplication.

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How do you show multiplication on a number line?

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You make jumps on the number line. For 3 x 6, you jump 6 three times.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is repeated addition. For example, 4 x 3 is the same as 4 + 4 + 4.

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What is the addition equation for 6 x 3?

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The addition equation is 6 + 6 + 6 = 18.

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What does it mean to divide 18 counters into 3 groups?

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It means to split 18 counters into 3 equal parts, which gives 6 counters in each group.