Multiplication is repeated addition.
- What this means is multiplication is a fast way of adding a series
of numbers.
- 3 x 5 means to add 3 together 5 times or
3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3
- 6 x 4 means 6 added together 4 times or
6 + 6 + 6 + 6
- Here are a few more multiplication facts.
Look at the problem and
come up with the answer in your head. (Hover the
mouse over the word answer to check your answer.)
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Lesson 2 - Commutative Property of Multiplication
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