Multiplicatio

Whole Number 2 x 1 - Breakout (Level 3)

This math topic focuses on practicing multiplication of whole numbers where a 2-digit number is multiplied by a 1-digit number. Specifically, it involves breaking apart the 2-digit number into tens and units to simplify the multiplication process—a technique sometimes called partial products or distributive property of multiplication. The problems require students to consider various ways of breaking down the numbers to find different combinations that result in the same product, enhancing their number sense and flexibility in handling numbers.

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Whole Number 2 x 1 - Breakout

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How can you multiply 17 by 9 by breaking 17 apart

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Multiplication - Whole Number 2 x 1 - Breakout Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Multiplication - Whole Number 2 x 1 - Breakout (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Multiplication - 1 and 2 Digit - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/multiplication_1_and_2_digit/
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How can you multiply 12 by 9 by breaking 12 apart
12 x 9
a A LaTex expression showing (10 + 9) multiplied by (2 + 9)
b A LaTex expression showing (10 multiplied by 9)+(2 multiplied by 9)
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How can you multiply 12 by 7 by breaking 12 apart
12 x 7
a A LaTex expression showing (10 multiplied by 7)+(2 multiplied by 7)
b A LaTex expression showing (10 multiplied by 7) multiplied by (2 multiplied by 7)
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How can you multiply 23 by 6 by breaking 23 apart
23 x 6
a A LaTex expression showing (20 + 6) multiplied by (3 + 6)
b A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 6)+(3 multiplied by 6)
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How can you multiply 21 by 8 by breaking 21 apart
21 x 8
a A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 8)+(1 multiplied by 8)
b A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 8) multiplied by (1 multiplied by 8)
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How can you multiply 13 by 4 by breaking 13 apart
13 x 4
a A LaTex expression showing (10 multiplied by 4)+(3 multiplied by 4)
b A LaTex expression showing (10 + 4) multiplied by (3 + 4)
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How can you multiply 21 by 7 by breaking 21 apart
21 x 7
a A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 7)+(1 multiplied by 7)
b A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 7) multiplied by (1 multiplied by 7)
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How can you multiply 23 by 5 by breaking 23 apart
23 x 5
a A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 5) multiplied by (3 multiplied by 5)
b A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 5)+(3 multiplied by 5)