Multiplication Vocabulary
Grade 2 · Math · Introduction to Multiplication · New Mexico, USA
Lesson Summary
Learn the words used in multiplication: factors, product, times, and groups of.
Explanation
In multiplication, the numbers you multiply are called factors. The answer you get is called the product. In 3 x 4 = 12, the factors are 3 and 4, and the product is 12. The 'x' sign means 'times' or 'groups of.' So 3 x 4 means '3 groups of 4.' Learning these words helps you talk about and understand multiplication problems.
Practice Questions
Q1: In the problem 5 x 3 = 15, what is the product?
Answer: 15
Q2: What are the factors in 2 x 7 = 14?
Answer: 2 and 7
Q3: What does the 'x' sign mean in multiplication?
Answer: It means 'times' or 'groups of.'
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