Basic Multiplication Facts

Objective

Know how to multiply any two numbers less than 12.

Example

6 x 8 =

Answer: 48

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Explanation

To multiply is to add the same number over and over.

Multiplication comes up in most topics of in math. By memorizing the entire times table, homework and tests will become much easier.

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Examples

Example 1

3 x 5

You can add 3 (5 times),

3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 15

or 5 (3 times)

5 + 5 + 5 = 15

Answer: 15

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Example 2

6 x 7

6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 42

or

7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 42

Answer: 42

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