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 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is a multiple?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder. For example, 3 is a factor of 12 because 12 ÷ 3 = 4.

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. For example, 2, 3, 5, and 7 are prime numbers.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has more than two factors. For example, 4, 6, and 8 are composite numbers.

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What does it mean for a number to be even?

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An even number is an integer that is exactly divisible by 2. For example, 2, 4, 6, and 8 are even numbers.

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What does it mean for a number to be odd?

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An odd number is an integer that is not exactly divisible by 2. For example, 1, 3, 5, and 7 are odd numbers.

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If 6 times a number equals 18, what is the number?

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The number is 3, because 6 x 3 = 18.

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What is the product of 7 and 8?

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The product of 7 and 8 is 56.

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What is the result of multiplying any number by 1?

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The result is the number itself. For example, 5 x 1 = 5.