Nexl Learning Concept
Multiplying By 2
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Learn Multiplying By 2
Multiplication by 2 means making equal groups of 2. Count by 2s or use repeated addition to find each product.
Examples
- 2 groups of 2 = 2 x 2 = 4
- 5 groups of 2 = 5 x 2 = 10
- 10 groups of 2 = 10 x 2 = 20
Multiplication Facts
| Fact | Product | Think of it as |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 2 | 2 | 2 + 2 repeated 1 time |
| 2 x 2 | 4 | 2 + 2 repeated 2 times |
| 3 x 2 | 6 | 2 + 2 repeated 3 times |
| 4 x 2 | 8 | 2 + 2 repeated 4 times |
| 5 x 2 | 10 | 2 + 2 repeated 5 times |
| 6 x 2 | 12 | 2 + 2 repeated 6 times |
| 7 x 2 | 14 | 2 + 2 repeated 7 times |
| 8 x 2 | 16 | 2 + 2 repeated 8 times |
| 9 x 2 | 18 | 2 + 2 repeated 9 times |
| 10 x 2 | 20 | 2 + 2 repeated 10 times |
| 11 x 2 | 22 | 2 + 2 repeated 11 times |
| 12 x 2 | 24 | 2 + 2 repeated 12 times |
Try It
- Write the skip-counting pattern for 2 up to 24.
- Draw 4 equal groups of 2. Count the total.
- Solve 2 x 7, then explain your strategy.