When multiplying two 2-digit numbers, we can employ the area model, a visual method that breaks down the multiplication into simpler calculations.
This method employs a visual representation to aid in understanding multiplications involving larger numbers. It utilizes the concept that the area of a rectangle equals the length multiplied by the width. Let's begin by applying this method to multiply two-digit numbers together.
Therefore, we're breaking down a challenging calculation, such as 16 × 14, into four simpler calculations that we already know how to solve.
The solutions to these four simpler calculations can all be combined to provide the solution to the original challenging question.
16 x 14 = (10 x 10) + (10 x 6) + (4 x 10) + (4 x 6)
= 100 + 60 + 40 + 24
= 224
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1. How does the area model/grid method help in understanding multiplication? |
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