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Multiplication - Whole Number 3 x 2 - Column Breakout (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on practices that involve multiplying whole numbers by breaking a two-digit multiplier into its component parts (commonly known as the breakout method). It helps learners develop strategies for simplifying complex multiplication problems by using distributive properties to break down a two-digit number into simpler blocks. Each question presents a multiplication problem with different whole numbers and two-digit multipliers, such as multiplying 937 by 21, and requires the learner to select the correct breakdown and resultant multiplication operations from multiple choices. This method enhances understanding of basic multiplication and mental calculation skills.

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Whole Number 3 x 2 - Column Breakout

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How can you multiply 851 by 18 by breaking 18 apart

851.×18.‾\begin{aligned}851\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{\times 18\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\

Multiplication - Whole Number 3 x 2 - Column Breakout Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Multiplication - Whole Number 3 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/
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How can you multiply 238 by 19 by breaking 19 apart
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}238\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 19\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
a A LaTex expression showing (238 multiplied by 10)+(238 multiplied by 7)
b A LaTex expression showing (238 multiplied by 8)+(238 multiplied by 9)
c A LaTex expression showing (242 multiplied by 10)+(242 multiplied by 9)
d A LaTex expression showing (238 multiplied by 10)+(238 multiplied by 9)
e A LaTex expression showing (238 multiplied by 5)+(238 multiplied by 9)
f A LaTex expression showing (236 multiplied by 10)+(236 multiplied by 9)
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How can you multiply 718 by 28 by breaking 28 apart
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}718\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 28\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
a A LaTex expression showing (720 multiplied by 20)+(720 multiplied by 8)
b A LaTex expression showing (718 multiplied by 20)+(718 multiplied by 9)
c A LaTex expression showing (722 multiplied by 20)+(722 multiplied by 8)
d A LaTex expression showing (718 multiplied by 20)+(718 multiplied by 8)
e A LaTex expression showing (718 multiplied by 24)+(718 multiplied by 8)
f A LaTex expression showing (718 multiplied by 23)+(718 multiplied by 8)
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How can you multiply 851 by 18 by breaking 18 apart
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}851\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 18\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
a A LaTex expression showing (848 multiplied by 10)+(848 multiplied by 8)
b A LaTex expression showing (851 multiplied by 10)+(851 multiplied by 10)
c A LaTex expression showing (851 multiplied by 13)+(851 multiplied by 8)
d A LaTex expression showing (851 multiplied by 10)+(851 multiplied by 8)
e A LaTex expression showing (851 multiplied by 10)+(851 multiplied by 9)
f A LaTex expression showing (851 multiplied by 10)+(851 multiplied by 4)
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How can you multiply 512 by 22 by breaking 22 apart
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}512\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 22\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
a A LaTex expression showing (512 multiplied by 18)+(512 multiplied by 2)
b A LaTex expression showing (512 multiplied by 16)+(512 multiplied by 2)
c A LaTex expression showing (512 multiplied by 24)+(512 multiplied by 2)
d A LaTex expression showing (512 multiplied by 20)+(512 multiplied by 2)
e A LaTex expression showing (515 multiplied by 20)+(515 multiplied by 2)
f A LaTex expression showing (510 multiplied by 20)+(510 multiplied by 2)
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How can you multiply 368 by 16 by breaking 16 apart
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}368\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 16\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
a A LaTex expression showing (368 multiplied by 7)+(368 multiplied by 6)
b A LaTex expression showing (368 multiplied by 10)+(368 multiplied by 3)
c A LaTex expression showing (366 multiplied by 10)+(366 multiplied by 6)
d A LaTex expression showing (368 multiplied by 10)+(368 multiplied by 6)
e A LaTex expression showing (368 multiplied by 13)+(368 multiplied by 6)
f A LaTex expression showing (368 multiplied by 5)+(368 multiplied by 6)
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How can you multiply 188 by 26 by breaking 26 apart
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}188\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 26\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
a A LaTex expression showing (188 multiplied by 22)+(188 multiplied by 6)
b A LaTex expression showing (188 multiplied by 20)+(188 multiplied by 3)
c A LaTex expression showing (188 multiplied by 20)+(188 multiplied by 6)
d A LaTex expression showing (188 multiplied by 20)+(188 multiplied by 5)
e A LaTex expression showing (188 multiplied by 16)+(188 multiplied by 6)
f A LaTex expression showing (188 multiplied by 20)+(188 multiplied by 9)
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How can you multiply 161 by 28 by breaking 28 apart
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}161\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 28\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
a A LaTex expression showing (165 multiplied by 20)+(165 multiplied by 8)
b A LaTex expression showing (161 multiplied by 20)+(161 multiplied by 4)
c A LaTex expression showing (161 multiplied by 20)+(161 multiplied by 12)
d A LaTex expression showing (161 multiplied by 23)+(161 multiplied by 8)
e A LaTex expression showing (161 multiplied by 20)+(161 multiplied by 8)
f A LaTex expression showing (162 multiplied by 20)+(162 multiplied by 8)