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Multiplication is a [[commutative]] operation in that A <big><math>\times</math></big> B = B <big><math>\times</math></big> A. | Multiplication is a [[commutative]] operation in that A <big><math>\times</math></big> B = B <big><math>\times</math></big> A. | ||
:For example <big><math>3\times 2 = 2\times 3</math></big>. | :For example <big><math>3\times 2 = 2\times 3</math></big>. | ||
| − | + | Multiplication and addition are the only two mathmatical functions that yield the same result, regardless of placement of numbers. | |
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 12:55, September 3, 2008
In its most elementary form multiplication is repeated addition of whole numbers or integers.
- For example, <math>3\times 2 = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6</math>
The result of a multiplication is the product. The numbers which are multiplied together are called factors.
Multiplication is a commutative operation in that A <math>\times</math> B = B <math>\times</math> A.
- For example <math>3\times 2 = 2\times 3</math>.
Multiplication and addition are the only two mathmatical functions that yield the same result, regardless of placement of numbers.