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What is the first step in the long multiplication process?
What is the first step in the long multiplication process?
Which of the following multiplication facts is correct?
Which of the following multiplication facts is correct?
What is a primary advantage of using multiplication tables?
What is a primary advantage of using multiplication tables?
In the long multiplication example of 43 × 27, what is the first partial product calculated?
In the long multiplication example of 43 × 27, what is the first partial product calculated?
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Which mental math strategy involves breaking a number into components to simplify calculations?
Which mental math strategy involves breaking a number into components to simplify calculations?
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What is the correct final answer for the multiplication 43 × 27?
What is the correct final answer for the multiplication 43 × 27?
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Study Notes
Multiplication
Long Multiplication
- A method for multiplying two numbers with multiple digits
- Steps:
- Write the multiplicand (bottom number) and the multiplier (top number)
- Multiply each digit of the multiplier by the multiplicand, starting from the right
- Add up the partial products, aligning the digits correctly
- The final answer is the product of the two numbers
- Example: 43 × 27
- Multiply 43 by 7: 301
- Multiply 43 by 20: 860
- Add up the partial products: 1161
Multiplication Tables
- A chart or table showing the products of multiplying numbers from 0 to 9 by each other
- Importance:
- Helps in memorizing multiplication facts
- Enhances fluency in mental calculations
- Used as a reference for quick multiplication
- Examples:
- 2 × 3 = 6
- 5 × 4 = 20
- 9 × 8 = 72
Mental Math
- The ability to perform mathematical calculations mentally, without using external aids
- Multiplication mental math strategies:
- Counting on: adding a number to a product to get the next product (e.g., 3 × 4 = 12, 3 × 5 = 12 + 3 = 15)
- Making ten: breaking down a number into tens and ones to simplify the calculation (e.g., 6 × 7 = 6 × (10 - 3) = 60 - 18 = 42)
- Using multiplication tables: recalling memorized multiplication facts to perform calculations
- Examples:
- 4 × 6 = ?
- 3 × 9 = ?
- 2 × 8 = ?
Long Multiplication
- A technique designed for multiplying two multi-digit numbers effectively.
- Involves writing the multiplicand (the number being multiplied) below the multiplier (the number doing the multiplying).
- Each digit of the multiplier is multiplied by the entire multiplicand, starting from the rightmost digit.
- Partial products are summed, ensuring digits are aligned correctly for accurate addition.
- Example calculation: For 43 × 27,
- First, 43 is multiplied by 7, yielding 301.
- Then, 43 is multiplied by 20 (the tens place), resulting in 860.
- The final addition of the partial products gives the total: 1161.
Multiplication Tables
- A visual aid displaying the products of numbers ranging from 0 to 9, facilitating easier multiplication.
- Enhances memorization of multiplication facts, crucial for quick calculations.
- Supports development of mathematical fluency in mental arithmetic.
- Common entries include:
- 2 × 3 = 6
- 5 × 4 = 20
- 9 × 8 = 72
Mental Math
- Refers to performing arithmetic calculations without physical aids or written work.
- Techniques for mental multiplication include:
- Counting on: Adding a number sequentially to find products (e.g., 3 × 4 = 12, then 3 × 5 is calculated as 12 + 3 = 15).
- Making ten: Decomposing a number to simplify calculations, illustrated by 6 × 7 as 6 × (10 - 3) = 60 - 18 = 42.
- Utilizing multiplication tables: Relying on memorized facts for swift multiplication.
- Practice examples for mental math training: 4 × 6, 3 × 9, 2 × 8.
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Learn the steps to multiply two numbers with multiple digits using the long multiplication method. Practice with examples to master this essential math skill.
