Multiplication with Arrays
23 x 5
115
Array
When you draw out a multiplication problem using equal rows and columns, you have made an array.
88 x 2
176
0 x 1,234,567,890
0
106 x 7
742
Associative Property of Multiplication
This property states that you can change the grouping of the factors and the product stays the same.
233 x 5
1,165
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bats
879 x 9
7,911
Commutative Property of Multiplication
This property states that you can change the order of the factors and the product stays the same.
167 x 7
1,169
How many different types of volcanoes are there?
4
2,345 x 4
9,380
Compensation
When you rewrite a math problem using addition or subtraction to make solving easier. You then need to adjust your answer!
7,423 x 5
37,115
What is the largest continent?
Asia
4,568 x 2
9,136
Distributive Property
A way of writing multiplication problems where factors can be broken up. For example
4 x 12 = (4 x 10) + (4 x 2)
2,345 x 9
21,105
Why are flamingos pink?
They are pink because of what they eat-shrimp.