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In its most elementary form '''multiplication''' is repeated [[addition]] of [[whole numbers]] or [[integers]].  

In its most elementary form '''multiplication''' is the repeated [[addition]] of [[whole numbers]] or [[integers]].  

:For example, <big><math>3\times 2 = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6</math></big>

:For example, <big><math>3\times 2 = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6</math></big>

The result of a multiplication is the ''[[product]]''. The numbers which are multiplied together are called ''[[factor]]s''.

The result of a multiplication is the ''product''. The numbers which are multiplied together are called ''factors''.

God can multiply, my di ck with your co ck.

In this context, it is also one of the most well-known [[commutative]] operations: It yields the same result, regardless of placement of numbers.

Multiplication and addition are the only two mathematical functions that yield the same result, regardless of placement of numbers.

:For example <big><math>3\times 2 = 2\times 3</math></big>.

:For example <big><math>3\times 2 = 2\times 3</math></big>.

:Likewise <big><math>4 + 5 = 5 + 4</math></big>

 

 

 

* Multiplying any number by 1 yields that same number again. E.g. <math>8\times 1 = 1</math>

* Multiplying any number by 0 yields 0. E.g. <math>7\times 0 = 0</math>

==See also==

==See also==

*[[Multiplication Property of Equality]]

*[[Multiplication Property of Equality]]

*[[Arithmetic]]

*[[Arithmetic]]

[[Category:Algebra]]

[[Category:Arithmetic]]