6. Multiplication and division
Lesson
Are you ready?
Can you use an array to write a multiplication number sentence ?
Examples
Example 1
Select the array that shows the following statement:\quad 3 \text{ times } 7
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Worked Solution
Idea summary
We get the same answer whichever way we look at our array.
Sharing
Let's see how we can use an array to help solve division problems.
Examples
Example 2
We need to equally share these apples between 4 people. How many does each person get?
Worked Solution
Idea summary
When we write a division number sentence, we always start with the total amount that we are going to equally share into groups.
\text{Total amount} \div \text{Number of groups}