can be easy !!

1. can be easy !! Multiplication

2. 68 x 4 We are going to multiply 68 by 4.

3. 68 x 4 First, we multiply the ones place together. 4 x 8 =??

4. 68 x 4 4 x 8 =32 Take the 2 ones and put them in the one’s place, under the line. 2

5. 3 68 x 4 Put the 3 from 32 over the 6 in the ten’s place. (it’s a reminder to add it later) 2

6. 3 68 x 4 Now, let’s multiply 4 x 60. We will pretend its 4x6. 4x6=?? 2

7. 3 68 x 4 4 x 6 =24 Add 24 + 3=27 Where is that 27 going to be placed? ??? 2

8. 3 68 x 4 As it is really 270, the 7 belongs in the ten’s place. And the 2 belongs in the hundred’s place. 2 7 2

9. 68 x 4 So, 4 x 68 = 272. How do we know ? Let’s find out! 2 7 2

10. 68 x 4 How about estimation ? Round 68 to the nearest ten. Is the nearest ten 60 or 70? 2 7 2

11. 68 rounds UP to 70 68 x 4 70 Keep the 4 as it is x 4 2 7 2

12. Multiply 4 x 70 68 x 4 70 x 4 2 8 0 2 7 2 Are they close ?

13. Yes they are! We can assume our answer is probably correct. Check your multiplication one more time and then celebrate. Yeah !!

14. Soooo…...

15. Multiplication can be easy !!

16. by Brent Sowell