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

This math topic focuses on the skill of breaking down larger multiplication problems into smaller, more manageable components. The practice involves multiplying two-digit numbers by single-digit numbers. Each example provided requires the student to decompose a two-digit number into two parts, such as tens and ones, and then multiply each part separately by the given single-digit multiplier. This approach helps in understanding multiplication through partial products, making it an essential step in learning and improving multiplication efficiency. The questions in this topic provide multiple illustrated multiplication problems, enhancing the conceptual understanding of the distribution property in multiplication.

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Multiplication - Whole Number 2 x 1 - Column Breakout Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Multiplication - Whole Number 2 x 1 - Column Breakout (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Multiplication - 1 and 2 Digit - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/multiplication_integers_1_and_2_digit/
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}18\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 3\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 18 by 3 by breaking 18 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (10 multiplied by 3)+(8 multiplied by 3)
b A LaTex expression showing (10 + 3) multiplied by (8 + 3)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}17\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 2\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 17 by 2 by breaking 17 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (10 multiplied by 2)+(7 multiplied by 2)
b A LaTex expression showing (10 multiplied by 2)+(2 multiplied by 2)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}29\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 3\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 29 by 3 by breaking 29 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 3)+(9 multiplied by 3)
b A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 3) multiplied by (9 multiplied by 3)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}29\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 9\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 29 by 9 by breaking 29 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 9)+(9 multiplied by 9)
b A LaTex expression showing (20 + 9) multiplied by (9 + 9)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}26\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 2\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 26 by 2 by breaking 26 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (20 + 2) multiplied by (6 + 2)
b A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 2)+(6 multiplied by 2)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}23\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 2\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 23 by 2 by breaking 23 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 2)+(3 multiplied by 2)
b A LaTex expression showing (20 multiplied by 2)+(2 multiplied by 2)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}11\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 3\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 11 by 3 by breaking 11 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (10 + 3) multiplied by (1 + 3)
b A LaTex expression showing (10 multiplied by 3)+(1 multiplied by 3)
Multiplication - Whole Number 2 x 1 - Column Breakout (Level 1) - Mobius Math