Multiplying+2+&+3+Digits



Multiplying by two digits can be simple if you just take your time and concentrate! First thing's first:  ** YOU MUST KNOW YOUR BASIC MATH FACTS!!! ** Boys, Girls, and parents! I can't express this any clearer. You will continue to struggle if you don't practice those math facts! So, in saying that, here are a few websites you can visit to practice your basic facts: 

[|First in Math] You will need your password here! [|AAA Math]  Here, you can practice all of the skills taught this year!

Whew! Now that we got that out of the way, we can try on our own! Let's look at this equation:  ** 234 __x 18__ **

When multiplying by two digits, you have to think of the equation as three problems: 

**Number 1:** 234 x 8  
 * Number 2:** 234 x 1 <span style="font-size: 150%; color: rgb(0,255,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">


 * Number 3:** Add the two products together

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