Math story 99 · Multiplication

Doubling: 2, 4, 8

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What is 8 times 6? We just keep doubling!

First, 2 times 6 is 12.

Double it: 4 times 6 is 24.

Double it again: 8 times 6 is 48.

What is 8 times 3?

Answer and working

Correct! 2 times 3 is 6, 4 times 3 is 12, and 8 times 3 is 24.

8 × 3 = 24

Multiplication

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