multiplication vocabulary – Flashcards
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decompose
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to break a number into different parts
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Distributive Property
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this property will find the product for the ones, tens, and so forth separately and then add them together.
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multiple
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the product of a number and any whole number
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factor
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a number that divides a whole number evenly. Also a number that is multiplied by another number
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product
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the answer or result of a multiplication equation
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equation
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a sentence that contains an equal sign, showing two expressions that are equal
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expression
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a combination of numbers, variables, and at least one operation
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array
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columns and rows that go with a multiplication equation
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composite number
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a whole number that has more than 2 factors
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prime number
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a whole number with exactly two factors, 1 and itself
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commutative property
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the property that states that the order in which two numbers are multiplied does not change the product
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area
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the number of square units needed to cover the inside of a region or plane figure with any overlap
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perimeter
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the distance around a shape or region
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partial product
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combines addition and multiplication. First, you multiply decomposed numbers and then add the products.
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area model
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using a rectangle or square to decompose a multiplication problem
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skip counting
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using a number line to jump to the product
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variable
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a letter or symbol used to represent and an unknown quantity
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square unit
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a unit for measuring area
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length
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the measurement of a line between two points
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operations
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a mathmatical process such as addition, subtraction, multiplication or division
