Basic Multiplication Lesson 2: Number 2

Here's an easy example:

SeaGreen Box SteelBlue Box times Black Box Box equals SeaGreen Box SteelBlue Box

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

Here's another example:

MediumVioletRed Box DarkMagenta Box times Black Box Box Black Box Box equals MediumVioletRed Box DarkMagenta Box MediumVioletRed Box DarkMagenta 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:

MediumVioletRed Box DarkMagenta Box MediumVioletRed Box DarkMagenta Box

Try this problem.

DarkOrange Box Purple Box times Black Box Box Black Box Box Black Box Box equals DarkOrange Box Purple Box DarkOrange Box Purple Box DarkOrange Box Purple 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:

DarkOrange Box Purple Box DarkOrange Box Purple Box DarkOrange Box Purple 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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