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| − | + | In [[mathematics]], '''multiplication''' is a [[binary operation]] between two [[element]]s in a [[set]], in a broad sense. Depending on what set of [[element]]s are interacting, there are many types of multiplications with different properties. The multiplication sign is represented by the "x" (<math>\times</math>) or a medium-sized dot <math>(\cdot)</math>. Multiplication is the inverse of division. | |
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| + | Multiplication is achieved by adding a number to itself as many times as the second number has value. For example, <math>4\times4</math> would equal <math>4+4+4+4</math>, which in turn equals <math>\boxed{16}</math>. This is called repeated addition. | ||
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| + | The term for repeated multiplication is an "exponent". | ||
| + | == Types of Multiplications == | ||
| + | * [[Ordinary Multiplication]] | ||
| + | * Multiplication in [[modular arithmetic]] | ||
| + | * [[Matrix Multiplication]] | ||
| + | * [[Vector product]]s | ||
| + | * [[Composition]] of functions | ||
| + | * Multiplication with [[fraction]]s | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:24, 24 January 2024
In mathematics, multiplication is a binary operation between two elements in a set, in a broad sense. Depending on what set of elements are interacting, there are many types of multiplications with different properties. The multiplication sign is represented by the "x" (
) or a medium-sized dot 
. Multiplication is the inverse of division.
Multiplication is achieved by adding a number to itself as many times as the second number has value. For example, 
would equal 
, which in turn equals 
. This is called repeated addition.
The term for repeated multiplication is an "exponent".
Types of Multiplications
- Ordinary Multiplication
- Multiplication in modular arithmetic
- Matrix Multiplication
- Vector products
- Composition of functions
- Multiplication with fractions
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