So far, you've learned that multiplication is adding the same number repeatedly.
3 x 4 = ?
One way to solve multiplication problems is using a number line.
This is a number line:
We'll be doing some jumping on it. 😎
We start at zero, then we jump forward some steps.
Let's go back to our equation.
3 x 4 = ?
3 tells you the number of jumps to make.
4 tells you how big each jump should be.
Are you ready?
Let's go!
We make 3 jumps of 4 steps each.
Now, we've landed on a number.
👍 When using the number line to multiply, the last number you land on is the answer.
So, what's the answer?
That's right! It's 12.
Great job! 🎉
Let's try another equation.
5 x 2 = ?
Let's jump by 2 steps 5 times!
Where did we land?
At 10!
That's our answer.
Great work! 👏
Now, jump to practice. 😜