Basic Multiplication Lesson 2: Number 2

Here's an easy example:

Cyan Box Tan Box times Black Box Box equals Cyan Box Tan Box

We start with two boxes, multiply by one box, and now still have two boxes.

Here's another example:

SlateBlue Box BurlyWood Box times Black Box Box Black Box Box equals SlateBlue Box BurlyWood Box SlateBlue Box BurlyWood Box

We start with two boxes, multiply by two boxes, and now have four boxes. We take our two boxes two times to get four boxes:

SlateBlue Box BurlyWood Box SlateBlue Box BurlyWood Box

Try this problem.

Turquoise Box DarkMagenta Box times Black Box Box Black Box Box Black Box Box equals Turquoise Box DarkMagenta Box Turquoise Box DarkMagenta Box Turquoise Box DarkMagenta Box

We start with two boxes, multiply by three boxes, and now have six boxes. We take our two boxes three times to get six boxes:

Turquoise Box DarkMagenta Box Turquoise Box DarkMagenta Box Turquoise Box DarkMagenta Box

In order to do basic multiplication, you must memorize some equations but fear not: FoxyMath will help you! When you are finished with this lesson, you will know the following equations:

2×1 = 2
2×2 = 4
2×3 = 6
2×4 = 8
2×5 = 10
2×6 = 12
2×7 = 14
2×8 = 16
2×9 = 18
2×10 = 20
2×11 = 22
2×12 = 24

The following exercise will help you learn the above equations and what they mean. Please take your time: take whatever time you need to learn the material.

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