Multiplying Multi-Digit Numbers Using the Area Model

This video tutorial teaches how to multiply multi-digit numbers using the area model. It begins with a review of basic multiplication concepts, including the definition of a product and the idea of multiplication as repeated addition. The tutorial then explains the significance of powers of 10 in multiplication. The main focus is on using the area model to multiply numbers, demonstrated through examples of multiplying 23 by 15 and 225 by 12. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding place value and breaking numbers into expanded form to simplify multiplication.

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