A multiplication sentence is a mathematical statement that shows the relationship between factors and their product. It uses numbers and symbols to express a multiplication fact.
A complete multiplication sentence always has an equals sign and a product. Think of it as telling a full story: “Four groups of three makes twelve.”
Every multiplication sentence has three key parts: the factors (the numbers being multiplied) and the product (the answer).
The order of the factors does not change the product. This is called the commutative property. For example, 6 × 4 and 4 × 6 both equal 24.
A multiplication sentence is true if the product on the right side of the equals sign is the correct answer to the multiplication problem on the left. It is false if the product is incorrect.
To check, solve the multiplication fact yourself. Compare your answer to the product given in the sentence. If they match, it’s true!
Use known strategies like repeated addition, arrays, or skip counting to quickly find products and verify if a multiplication sentence is true or false.
Knowing your multiplication facts from 0 to 12 fluently is the fastest way to determine if a sentence is true or false. Practice makes perfect!
Now you can use your skills to analyze any multiplication sentence. Remember to read the whole sentence carefully before deciding.
Watch for tricky sentences! A common mistake is mixing up facts, like 6 × 7 and 6 × 8. Always double-check your mental math.