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5.06 Multiply by 6

Lesson

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Multiplication looks at equally sized groups. Can you solve this problem?

$3\times9$3×9

Learn

Let's look at how to multiply numbers by $6$6.

$6$6 groups is twice (two times) as many as $3$3 groups. Doubling means multiplying equally sized groups by $2$2

 

Apply

$6\times3$6×3

 

Remember!

You can use a doubling strategy to multiply a number by $6$6. Start by multiplying the number by $3$3, then double the answer.

Outcomes

3.OA.C.7

Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the properties of operations or the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 x 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8). By the end of 3rd grade, know all products of two one-digit numbers and related division facts.

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