2-Digit by 2-Digit Multiplication Area Model

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What is the area model in multiplication?

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The area model is a visual representation of multiplication that breaks down numbers into their place values to simplify the multiplication process.

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How do you multiply two 2-digit numbers using the area model?

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1. Break each number into tens and ones. 2. Create a grid with the tens and ones. 3. Fill in the grid by multiplying the corresponding parts. 4. Add the products to get the final answer.

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What is 20 x 4 using the area model?

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20 x 4 = 80. (20 is 20 tens, and 4 is 4 ones, so 20 x 4 = 80.)

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What does the term 'product' mean in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What is the value of 5 x 60?

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5 x 60 = 300.

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If you multiply 8 by 60, what is the product?

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8 x 60 = 480.

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What number goes in the pink box if the equation is 20 x ? = 80?

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The number is 4.

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What number goes in the blue box if the equation is 10 x ? = 50?

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The number is 5.

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What is the first step in using the area model for multiplication?

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Break each number into its tens and ones.

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How can you check your multiplication using the area model?

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You can add the products from each section of the area model to find the total.