Multiply By Two Digits Lets Review Factors Numbers

Multiply By Two Digits

Let’s Review Factors- Numbers multiplied together Product- The answer in a multiplication equation

Two Digit Multiplication The first step is to make sure the place values are lined up. 26 x 12 Tens Ones

Two Digit Multiplication Begin with multiplying the bottom factor’s one’s place with the top factors one’s place. 1 26 x 12 2 Think, 2 x 6 equals 12. Because there is still the tens place to multiply, you must write the 1 on top of the tens place.

Two Digit Multiplication Next, multiply the 2 and the other 2. Then, remember to write your 1 down on top of the tens place. 1 26 x 12 52 Think, 2 x 2=4+1=5

Two Digit Multiplication Next, because we are going to the next place value (tens), we need to use a 0 for a place holder. Place the 0 under the 2 in the products line. 1 26 x 12 52 0 Erase your marks from before.

Two Digit Multiplication Next, begin to multiply the 1 in the tens place with the top line factor. 26 x 12 52 60 Think 1 x 6=6.

Two Digit Multiplication 26 x 12 52 26 0 Think 1 x 2=2.

Two Digit Multiplication Add the ones place. Regroup if necessary. Add the tens place. Regroup if necessary. Add the hundreds place. Regroup if necessary. 26 x 12 52 +26 0 1 Finally, add the two product lines to find the final product.

The product is 312