Multiplication Trick for Two-Digit Numbers

Multiplication Trick for Two-Digit Numbers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial introduces a clever trick for quickly multiplying two-digit numbers by six. The method involves breaking down the number six into a simpler equation, using the components to perform easier calculations, and then combining the results. The example of multiplying 36 by 6 is used to demonstrate the process, resulting in a final answer of 216. This shortcut not only simplifies the multiplication process but also saves time and mental effort.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

Learning to add large numbers

Exploring division techniques

Understanding the history of multiplication

Learning to multiply two-digit numbers by six quickly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the number six broken down in the trick?

As 3 + 3

As 2 x 3

As 10 / 2 + 1

As 5 + 1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of breaking down the number six in this trick?

To make the subtraction process easier

To make the multiplication process easier

To make the division process easier

To make the addition process easier

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in applying the trick to multiply 36 by 6?

Multiply 36 by 5

Subtract 6 from 36

Divide 36 by 2

Add 36 to 6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After dividing 36 by 2, what is the next step?

Subtract 10 from the result

Add 10 to the result

Multiply the result by 10

Multiply the result by 5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying 18 by 10?

216

36

180

90

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first operation performed on the number 36 in the trick?

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

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