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Breaking Apart BIG Ugly Multiplication Problems. What do I do if I have a BIG ugly multiplication fact?????. Why break it up into smaller pieces, of course!. Wait, wait, wait. I’m still confused. What does that mean?. OK, I’ll explain. Let’s say you want to solve. 9 x 6.
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Wait, wait, wait. I’m still confused. What does that mean?
OK, I’ll explain. Let’s say you want to solve 9 x 6
How do I know which 2 pieces?
I know! I know! I know! Fives are easy for me!
OK. Then start with 5.
Now • Multiply multiply 5 x 6 • Then multiply 4 x 6
5 x 6 = 30 4 x 6 = 24 ____________ 30 + 24 = 54
Tah! Dah! 9 x 6 = 54
OK. • I’ll show you another way.
5 x 6 4 x 6
Now, that wasn’t so hard. It’s time for you to try.