Box Method Multiplication

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What is the Box Method in multiplication?

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The Box Method is a visual way to multiply numbers by breaking them into smaller, more manageable parts, using a box or grid to organize the calculations.

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How do you break down the numbers 54 and 23 using the Box Method?

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54 can be broken down into 50 and 4. 23 can be broken down into 20 and 3.

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What is the first step in using the Box Method for 54 x 23?

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Draw a box and divide it into four smaller boxes. Label the top with 50 and 4, and the side with 20 and 3.

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What do you do with the numbers in the boxes after drawing them?

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Multiply the numbers in each box to find the partial products.

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What is the partial product of 50 and 20?

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The partial product of 50 and 20 is 1000.

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What is the partial product of 50 and 3?

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The partial product of 50 and 3 is 150.

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What is the partial product of 4 and 20?

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The partial product of 4 and 20 is 80.

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What is the partial product of 4 and 3?

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The partial product of 4 and 3 is 12.

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How do you find the final answer after calculating the partial products?

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Add all the partial products together: 1000 + 150 + 80 + 12 = 1242.

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What is the final answer for 54 x 23 using the Box Method?

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The final answer is 1242.