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

This math topic focuses on the skill of multiplying whole numbers using a method known as "column breakout," specifically with 3-digit by 2-digit multiplication. The practice involves breaking down one of the digits (generally the two-digit number) and using distributive properties to simplify the multiplication process. Each question presents a multiplication problem where a two-digit number is broken into parts—either as tens and ones or other combinations. The students need to select the correct breakdown and resultant multiplication expressions from various options provided. This method helps in understanding and performing multi-digit multiplication more efficiently.

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Multiplication - Whole Number 3 x 2 - Column Breakout Worksheet

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Multiplication - Whole Number 3 x 2 - Column Breakout
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}606\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 24\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 606 by 24 by breaking 24 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (606 + 20) multiplied by (606 + 4)
b A LaTex expression showing (606 multiplied by 20)+(606 multiplied by 4)
2
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}512\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 26\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 512 by 26 by breaking 26 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (512 multiplied by 20)+(512 multiplied by 6)
b A LaTex expression showing (512 multiplied by 20) multiplied by (512 multiplied by 6)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}362\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 25\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 362 by 25 by breaking 25 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (362 multiplied by 20)+(362 multiplied by 5)
b A LaTex expression showing (362 + 20) multiplied by (362 + 5)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}625\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 13\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 625 by 13 by breaking 13 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (625 + 10) multiplied by (625 + 3)
b A LaTex expression showing (625 multiplied by 10)+(625 multiplied by 3)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}632\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 16\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 632 by 16 by breaking 16 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (632 multiplied by 10)+(632 multiplied by 2)
b A LaTex expression showing (632 multiplied by 10)+(632 multiplied by 6)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}636\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 15\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 636 by 15 by breaking 15 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (636 multiplied by 10)+(636 multiplied by 6)
b A LaTex expression showing (636 multiplied by 10)+(636 multiplied by 5)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}322\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 25\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 322 by 25 by breaking 25 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (322 multiplied by 20)+(322 multiplied by 5)
b A LaTex expression showing (322 + 20) multiplied by (322 + 5)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}636\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 25\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 636 by 25 by breaking 25 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (636 multiplied by 20)+(636 multiplied by 5)
b A LaTex expression showing (636 multiplied by 20) multiplied by (636 multiplied by 5)