Whole Number 3 x 2 - Breakout (Level 2)

This math topic focuses on practicing the multiplication of whole numbers, where students multiply two-digit numbers by three-digit numbers. The problems specifically ask students to "break apart" the two-digit number to simplify the calculation process. Each multiplication problem is accompanied by multiple choice answers, requiring students to select the correct breakdown and resulting expression. This topic not only tests multiplication skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of number manipulation and mental math strategies. This is part of a larger unit on multiplication involving two and three-digit numbers.

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Multiplication - Whole Number 3 x 2 - Breakout Worksheet

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Multiplication - Whole Number 3 x 2 - Breakout
1
How can you multiply 203 by 26 by breaking 26 apart
203 x 26
a A LaTex expression showing (203 multiplied by 20) multiplied by (203 multiplied by 6)
b A LaTex expression showing (203 multiplied by 20)+(203 multiplied by 6)
2
How can you multiply 302 by 24 by breaking 24 apart
302 x 24
a A LaTex expression showing (302 + 20) multiplied by (302 + 4)
b A LaTex expression showing (302 multiplied by 20)+(302 multiplied by 4)
3
How can you multiply 350 by 14 by breaking 14 apart
350 x 14
a A LaTex expression showing (350 multiplied by 10)+(350 multiplied by 4)
b A LaTex expression showing (350 multiplied by 10)+(350 multiplied by 0)
4
How can you multiply 541 by 14 by breaking 14 apart
541 x 14
a A LaTex expression showing (541 multiplied by 10) multiplied by (541 multiplied by 4)
b A LaTex expression showing (541 multiplied by 10)+(541 multiplied by 4)
5
How can you multiply 516 by 24 by breaking 24 apart
516 x 24
a A LaTex expression showing (516 multiplied by 20) multiplied by (516 multiplied by 4)
b A LaTex expression showing (516 multiplied by 20)+(516 multiplied by 4)
6
How can you multiply 506 by 24 by breaking 24 apart
506 x 24
a A LaTex expression showing (506 multiplied by 20)+(506 multiplied by 4)
b A LaTex expression showing (506 + 20) multiplied by (506 + 4)
7
How can you multiply 525 by 15 by breaking 15 apart
525 x 15
a A LaTex expression showing (525 + 10) multiplied by (525 + 5)
b A LaTex expression showing (525 multiplied by 10)+(525 multiplied by 5)
8
How can you multiply 535 by 13 by breaking 13 apart
535 x 13
a A LaTex expression showing (535 + 10) multiplied by (535 + 3)
b A LaTex expression showing (535 multiplied by 10)+(535 multiplied by 3)