Is there more than one way to solve a multiplication problem? by Eduardo Cortes

ecortessub23 — 2024-05-20 04:16:21 UTC

Yes, there are multiple ways to solve a multiplication.

We can do 5.2x3 or 3x5.2 and the result will not change.

ecortessub23 — 2024-05-20 04:23:26 UTC

Strategy 1

We can add 5.2+5.2+5.2

we always start on the right with addition so 2+2+2= 6

We lower the dot and then we add 5+5+5= 15

So we will have 15.6 as a final result

5.2

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15.6

ecortessub23 — 2024-05-20 04:30:34 UTC

we can also multiply 3x2 and 5x3

3x2=6

5x3=15

Do not forget that you need to transfer the decimal (dot) to make it 15.6 and not 156.

ecortessub23 — 2024-05-20 04:34:28 UTC

remember that changing the positions of the number will not change the outcome

3x5.2 is the same as 5.2x3

the answer will always be 15.6