Basic Multiplication Lesson 2: Number 2

Here's an easy example:

DarkGoldenrod Box Khaki Box times Black Box Box equals DarkGoldenrod Box Khaki Box

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

Here's another example:

Aquamarine Box LawnGreen Box times Black Box Box Black Box Box equals Aquamarine Box LawnGreen Box Aquamarine Box LawnGreen 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:

Aquamarine Box LawnGreen Box Aquamarine Box LawnGreen Box

Try this problem.

MediumBlue Box Turquoise Box times Black Box Box Black Box Box Black Box Box equals MediumBlue Box Turquoise Box MediumBlue Box Turquoise Box MediumBlue Box Turquoise 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:

MediumBlue Box Turquoise Box MediumBlue Box Turquoise Box MediumBlue Box Turquoise 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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