Mastering 2-Digit Multiplication Techniques

What is the first step in setting up a long multiplication problem?

• Write the numbers in reverse order

• Align the numbers by their decimal points

• Align the numbers by their place values

• Multiply the numbers directly

What is the result of multiplying 2 by 2 in the problem 42 times 12?

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 8

Why do we use a placeholder when multiplying by a number in the tens place?

• To ensure the numbers are aligned correctly

• To make the multiplication easier

• To indicate that we are multiplying by a multiple of ten

• To keep track of the decimal point

What is the sum of 8 tens and 2 tens in the problem 42 times 12?

• 8 tens

• 10 tens

• 12 tens

• 14 tens

What is the first step in multiplying 33 by 24?

• Multiply 3 by 2

• Multiply 3 by 4

• Multiply 4 by 2

• Multiply 4 by 3

What is the result of multiplying 4 by 3 tens in the problem 33 times 24?

• 48

• 36

• 24

• 12

What is the sum of 3 tens and 6 tens in the problem 33 times 24?

• 6 tens

• 9 tens

• 12 tens

• 15 tens

What is the first step in multiplying 46 by 52?

• Multiply 6 by 5

• Multiply 4 by 5

• Multiply 6 by 2

• Multiply 4 by 2

What is the result of multiplying 5 tens by 6 in the problem 46 times 52?

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 35

What is the final answer to the problem 46 times 52?

• 2392

• 2492

• 2692

• 2592