Do you remember how many multiplication facts most number families have? There are two multiplication facts in a number family. How about division facts? A number family also has two division facts. Multiplication facts are made up of two lesser numbers (smaller numbers) that are multiplied to equal a greater number (larger number).
Let's start with this number family, where the solution is 16:
Which are the lesser numbers? The lesser numbers are 8 and 2. When you multiply them, you get the greater number, 16. We write the multiplication facts this way:
8 x 2 = 16
2 x 8 = 16
This number family also gives division facts. They are written this way:
These division facts include a greater number that is divided by each of the lesser numbers.
Are you feeling up to more number families? Try writing multiplication and division facts for this number family, where the solution is 40:
