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Multiplication - Whole Number 2 x 2 - Breakout (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on practicing the multiplication of two-digit whole numbers using a breakout method. Specifically, it gears learners toward understanding and utilizing the breakdown strategy for multiplication, by decomposing one of the factors to facilitate easier mental or straightforward multiplication. This skill is part of a broader unit dealing with the multiplication of two and three-digit numbers, enhancing arithmetic operations with larger numbers using decomposition techniques to simplify the process. Each problem presents various options for decomposing the multiplier, and students must select or recognize the most accurate decomposed expressions that result in the correct product.

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Whole Number 2 x 2 - Breakout

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How can you multiply 17 by 28 by breaking 28 apart

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Multiplication - Whole Number 2 x 2 - Breakout Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Multiplication - Whole Number 2 x 2 - Breakout (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Multiplication - 2 and 3 Digit' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/multiplication_2_and_3_digit/
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How can you multiply 19 by 25 by breaking 25 apart
19 x 25
a A LaTex expression showing (19 multiplied by 19)+(19 multiplied by 5)
b A LaTex expression showing (19 multiplied by 20)+(19 multiplied by 5)
c A LaTex expression showing (19 multiplied by 20)+(19 multiplied by 7)
d A LaTex expression showing (19 multiplied by 20)+(19 multiplied by 6)
e A LaTex expression showing (22 multiplied by 20)+(22 multiplied by 5)
f A LaTex expression showing (19 multiplied by 20)+(19 multiplied by 1)
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How can you multiply 29 by 28 by breaking 28 apart
29 x 28
a A LaTex expression showing (29 multiplied by 20)+(29 multiplied by 4)
b A LaTex expression showing (29 multiplied by 20)+(29 multiplied by 9)
c A LaTex expression showing (29 multiplied by 20)+(29 multiplied by 8)
d A LaTex expression showing (29 multiplied by 17)+(29 multiplied by 8)
e A LaTex expression showing (29 multiplied by 24)+(29 multiplied by 8)
f A LaTex expression showing (29 multiplied by 20)+(29 multiplied by 5)
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How can you multiply 25 by 12 by breaking 12 apart
25 x 12
a A LaTex expression showing (25 multiplied by 10)+(25 multiplied by 5)
b A LaTex expression showing (24 multiplied by 10)+(24 multiplied by 2)
c A LaTex expression showing (25 multiplied by 10)+(25 multiplied by 1)
d A LaTex expression showing (25 multiplied by 8)+(25 multiplied by 2)
e A LaTex expression showing (25 multiplied by 9)+(25 multiplied by 2)
f A LaTex expression showing (25 multiplied by 10)+(25 multiplied by 2)
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How can you multiply 21 by 23 by breaking 23 apart
21 x 23
a A LaTex expression showing (21 multiplied by 18)+(21 multiplied by 3)
b A LaTex expression showing (21 multiplied by 20)+(21 multiplied by 1)
c A LaTex expression showing (24 multiplied by 20)+(24 multiplied by 3)
d A LaTex expression showing (21 multiplied by 20)+(21 multiplied by 3)
e A LaTex expression showing (16 multiplied by 20)+(16 multiplied by 3)
f A LaTex expression showing (21 multiplied by 20)+(21 multiplied by 2)
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How can you multiply 22 by 24 by breaking 24 apart
22 x 24
a A LaTex expression showing (25 multiplied by 20)+(25 multiplied by 4)
b A LaTex expression showing (17 multiplied by 20)+(17 multiplied by 4)
c A LaTex expression showing (22 multiplied by 15)+(22 multiplied by 4)
d A LaTex expression showing (26 multiplied by 20)+(26 multiplied by 4)
e A LaTex expression showing (22 multiplied by 21)+(22 multiplied by 4)
f A LaTex expression showing (22 multiplied by 20)+(22 multiplied by 4)
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How can you multiply 15 by 21 by breaking 21 apart
15 x 21
a A LaTex expression showing (15 multiplied by 23)+(15 multiplied by 1)
b A LaTex expression showing (15 multiplied by 20)+(15 multiplied by 3)
c A LaTex expression showing (15 multiplied by 20)+(15 multiplied by 1)
d A LaTex expression showing (14 multiplied by 20)+(14 multiplied by 1)
e A LaTex expression showing (15 multiplied by 16)+(15 multiplied by 1)
f A LaTex expression showing (11 multiplied by 20)+(11 multiplied by 1)
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How can you multiply 28 by 23 by breaking 23 apart
28 x 23
a A LaTex expression showing (26 multiplied by 20)+(26 multiplied by 3)
b A LaTex expression showing (28 multiplied by 18)+(28 multiplied by 3)
c A LaTex expression showing (28 multiplied by 20)+(28 multiplied by 1)
d A LaTex expression showing (28 multiplied by 24)+(28 multiplied by 3)
e A LaTex expression showing (30 multiplied by 20)+(30 multiplied by 3)
f A LaTex expression showing (28 multiplied by 20)+(28 multiplied by 3)