
Multiplication
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Solve missing-factor equations with the product on either side of the equals sign and either factor hidden.
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Find an unknown first or second factor from a known factor and product, using a selectable blank symbol.
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Identify the known factor and product. Divide the product by the known factor, then check by multiplying the completed factors.
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Learning objective
Use multiplication and division as inverse operations to determine a missing factor.
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There are seven groups of 8 in 56 because 56 ÷ 8 = 7; checking gives 8 × 7 = 56.
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