Multiplicatio

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 27 by 24 by breaking 24 apart

27 x 24

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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 15 by 22 by breaking 22 apart
15 x 22
a A LaTex expression showing (15 multiplied by 20)+(15 multiplied by 2)
b A LaTex expression showing (15 multiplied by 20) multiplied by (15 multiplied by 2)
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How can you multiply 12 by 12 by breaking 12 apart
12 x 12
a A LaTex expression showing (12 + 10) multiplied by (12 + 2)
b A LaTex expression showing (12 multiplied by 10)+(12 multiplied by 2)
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How can you multiply 22 by 16 by breaking 16 apart
22 x 16
a A LaTex expression showing (22 multiplied by 10)+(22 multiplied by 6)
b A LaTex expression showing (22 multiplied by 10)+(22 multiplied by 2)
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How can you multiply 29 by 29 by breaking 29 apart
29 x 29
a A LaTex expression showing (29 multiplied by 20)+(29 multiplied by 9)
b A LaTex expression showing (29 multiplied by 20) multiplied by (29 multiplied by 9)
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How can you multiply 13 by 19 by breaking 19 apart
13 x 19
a A LaTex expression showing (13 multiplied by 10)+(13 multiplied by 9)
b A LaTex expression showing (13 multiplied by 10) multiplied by (13 multiplied by 9)
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How can you multiply 16 by 21 by breaking 21 apart
16 x 21
a A LaTex expression showing (16 multiplied by 20) multiplied by (16 multiplied by 1)
b A LaTex expression showing (16 multiplied by 20)+(16 multiplied by 1)
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How can you multiply 21 by 28 by breaking 28 apart
21 x 28
a A LaTex expression showing (21 + 20) multiplied by (21 + 8)
b A LaTex expression showing (21 multiplied by 20)+(21 multiplied by 8)