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Multiplication is the mathematical operation of combining two numbers to get their product.
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Mathematical Explanation
Multiplication is a fundamental arithmetic operation representing repeated addition of equal groups. Symbolized by '×' or '*', multiplication follows the commutative property (a × b = b × a), associative property ((a × b) × c = a × (b × c)), and distributive property (a × (b + c) = (a × b) + (a × c)). The first number is the multiplicand, the second is the multiplier, and the result is the product. This operation is crucial in algebra, calculus, physics, engineering, and countless real-world applications from calculating areas to determining compound interest.Frequently Asked Questions
Multiplication is a fundamental arithmetic operation that represents repeated addition. It combines equal groups to find the total quantity, symbolized by '×' or '*'.
To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers ignoring decimal points, then place the decimal point in the product so it has the same number of decimal places as the sum of decimal places in both factors.
Multiplication has key properties: commutative (order doesn't matter), associative (grouping doesn't matter), distributive (over addition), and identity (multiplying by 1 doesn't change the number).
When multiplying negative numbers: negative × negative = positive, negative × positive = negative, positive × negative = negative. The sign of the product depends on the signs of the factors.
In multiplication, the multiplicand is the number being multiplied (first number), and the multiplier is the number doing the multiplying (second number). The result is called the product.
Resources & References
Encyclopedia Resources
- Multiplication - Wikipedia - Comprehensive guide to multiplication in mathematics
- Arithmetic - Wikipedia - Overview of fundamental arithmetic operations
Educational Resources
- Khan Academy - Multiplication - Free multiplication lessons and practice
- Math is Fun - Multiplication - Interactive multiplication lessons and examples