How to Multiply
Write down the problem., Solve through repeated addition.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Write down the problem.
You are solving the problem 4 x
3.
This is really another way to say "3 groups of four." You can think of this as repeated addition, where the number four will be repeated 3 times.
But you are adding the number the amount of times you want to multiply it by. -
Step 2: Solve through repeated addition.
Knowing that each of the four groups have three objects, add 4 three times. 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 You can also find 4 groups of 3 instead.
This will give you the same answer.
Just add up the numbers in the problem 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 and you will get 12, the same answer.
Detailed Guide
You are solving the problem 4 x
3.
This is really another way to say "3 groups of four." You can think of this as repeated addition, where the number four will be repeated 3 times.
But you are adding the number the amount of times you want to multiply it by.
Knowing that each of the four groups have three objects, add 4 three times. 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 You can also find 4 groups of 3 instead.
This will give you the same answer.
Just add up the numbers in the problem 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 and you will get 12, the same answer.
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