Multi-Digit Multiplication

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What is multi-digit multiplication?

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Multi-digit multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have two or more digits. It involves breaking down the numbers into smaller parts, multiplying them, and then adding the results together.

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What is the product of 8 and 7?

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56

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If a family drives 175 miles each day for 12 days, how do you calculate the total distance traveled?

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Multiply the daily distance (175 miles) by the number of days (12): 175 x 12 = 2,100 miles.

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How much do 5 boxes of books cost if each box costs $1,297?

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Multiply the cost of one box ($1,297) by the number of boxes (5): 1,297 x 5 = $6,485.

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If Cesar earned 132 points in a game, how do you find out how many points Dorrian earned if he earned four times as many?

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Multiply Cesar's points (132) by 4: 132 x 4 = 528 points.

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How many tennis balls are in 12 cartons if each carton contains 124 tennis balls?

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Multiply the number of cartons (12) by the number of tennis balls per carton (124): 12 x 124 = 1,488 tennis balls.

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What is the first step in solving a multi-digit multiplication problem?

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The first step is to break down the numbers into manageable parts, often starting with the ones place.

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What does it mean to carry over in multiplication?

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Carrying over in multiplication refers to the process of moving a value from one column to the next when the product exceeds the base value (like 10 in base 10).

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What is the area model in multiplication?

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The area model is a visual way to represent multiplication by breaking numbers into parts and creating rectangles to find the total area.

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What is the distributive property in multiplication?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to break down complex multiplication into simpler parts.