Basic Multiplication Lesson 2: Number 2

Here's an easy example:

SlateBlue Box Teal Box times Black Box Box equals SlateBlue Box Teal Box

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

Here's another example:

Magenta Box SkyBlue Box times Black Box Box Black Box Box equals Magenta Box SkyBlue Box Magenta Box SkyBlue 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:

Magenta Box SkyBlue Box Magenta Box SkyBlue Box

Try this problem.

Navy Box MediumOrchid Box times Black Box Box Black Box Box Black Box Box equals Navy Box MediumOrchid Box Navy Box MediumOrchid Box Navy Box MediumOrchid 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:

Navy Box MediumOrchid Box Navy Box MediumOrchid Box Navy Box MediumOrchid 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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