Fact Families
Grade 3 · Math · Division · Alabama, USA
Lesson Summary
A fact family is a set of related multiplication and division sentences that use the same three numbers.
Explanation
The numbers 3, 4, and 12 form a fact family: 3 × 4 = 12, 4 × 3 = 12, 12 ÷ 3 = 4, and 12 ÷ 4 = 3. Knowing one fact in the family helps you figure out the other three. Fact families show how multiplication and division are connected. Writing out fact families is a great way to practice.
Practice Questions
Q1: Write the fact family for 5, 6, and 30.
Answer: 5 × 6 = 30, 6 × 5 = 30, 30 ÷ 5 = 6, 30 ÷ 6 = 5.
Q2: If 8 × 3 = 24, name another fact in this family.
Answer: 24 ÷ 8 = 3 (or 3 × 8 = 24 or 24 ÷ 3 = 8).
Q3: What three numbers make the fact family for 7 × 9 = 63?
Answer: 7, 9, and 63.
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Fact Families is a lesson in the Division chapter of Grade 3 Math. It is part of the Alabama, USA school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Fact Families is taught in Grade 3 as part of the Math curriculum in Alabama, USA.
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