Basic Multiplication Lesson 12: Number 12

Here's an easy example:

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

Here's another example:

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

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Try this problem.

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

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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:

12×1 = 12
12×2 = 24
12×3 = 36
12×4 = 48
12×5 = 60
12×6 = 72
12×7 = 84
12×8 = 96
12×9 = 108
12×10 = 120
12×11 = 132
12×12 = 144

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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