Multiplying using the table or box method

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Taught by MrBurnett
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Lesson Description:

This alternative method of doing long multiplication helps to separate the multiplying from the adding. The method also gives greater insight into what long multiplication is, and helps lay a foundation for algebra FOIL later.

Questions answered by this video:
  • How do you multiply large numbers easily?
  • How do you multiply numbers using the table or box method?
  • What is the table or box method for multiplying?
  • How do you multiply 437 * 28 using the table or box method?
  • Staff Review

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    This is a quick video explanation for how to multiply a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number using the box or table method. This method will work for larger numbers also. The steps required in this method are explained.