This math topic focuses on developing skills in multiplying whole numbers where one factor involves three digits and the other has two digits. The method practiced involves breaking apart the two-digit number to simplify the multiplication process. Each problem asks to multiply a three-digit number by another number, requiring the user to visualize and select the correct breakdown of the second factor to facilitate easier multiplication, for instance, by using distributive properties. This topic aims to enhance understanding of multiplication and mental math strategies, especially pertaining to multi-digit multiplication.
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How can you multiply 853 by 17 by breaking 17 apart
853 x 17