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

This math topic practices advanced multiplication skills, focusing on multiplying two 2-digit whole numbers by breaking one number into more manageable parts, a technique known as column breakout or partial products. It is designed to help students understand and perform multiplication through a step-by-step decomposition method. Each problem presents a different pair of numbers to multiply with multiple choice answers demonstrating various ways of breaking down one of the numbers to simplify the multiplication process. This set of problems is part of a broader unit on 2 and 3-digit multiplication.

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Whole Number 2 x 2 - Column Breakout

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How can you multiply 15 by 11 by breaking 11 apart

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Multiplication - Whole Number 2 x 2 - Column Breakout Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Multiplication - Whole Number 2 x 2 - Column 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/

How can you multiply 12 by 29 by breaking 29 apart

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How can you multiply 16 by 29 by breaking 29 apart

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How can you multiply 25 by 22 by breaking 22 apart

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How can you multiply 28 by 11 by breaking 11 apart

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How can you multiply 29 by 15 by breaking 15 apart

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How can you multiply 11 by 14 by breaking 14 apart

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