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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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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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}801\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 18\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 801 by 18 by breaking 18 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (801 multiplied by 10)+(801 multiplied by 8)
b A LaTex expression showing (801 + 10) multiplied by (801 + 8)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}251\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 28\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 251 by 28 by breaking 28 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (251 multiplied by 20)+(251 multiplied by 8)
b A LaTex expression showing (251 multiplied by 20) multiplied by (251 multiplied by 8)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}934\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 19\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 934 by 19 by breaking 19 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (934 multiplied by 10)+(934 multiplied by 9)
b A LaTex expression showing (934 multiplied by 10) multiplied by (934 multiplied by 9)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}953\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 12\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 953 by 12 by breaking 12 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (953 + 10) multiplied by (953 + 2)
b A LaTex expression showing (953 multiplied by 10)+(953 multiplied by 2)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}292\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 23\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 292 by 23 by breaking 23 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (292 multiplied by 20)+(292 multiplied by 3)
b A LaTex expression showing (292 multiplied by 20)+(292 multiplied by 2)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}222\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 23\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 222 by 23 by breaking 23 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (222 multiplied by 20)+(222 multiplied by 3)
b A LaTex expression showing (222 multiplied by 20)+(222 multiplied by 2)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}321\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 29\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 321 by 29 by breaking 29 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (321 + 20) multiplied by (321 + 9)
b A LaTex expression showing (321 multiplied by 20)+(321 multiplied by 9)
Multiplication - Whole Number 3 x 2 - Column Breakout (Level 1) - Mobius Math