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(BillP: correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe all of said numbers are considered as natural ... I am kind of a math nerd :P) |
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| − | Multiplication and addition of [[number]]s are the two most well-known [[commutative]] operations: They yield the same result, regardless of placement of numbers. | + | Multiplication and addition of [[real number]]s are the two most well-known [[commutative]] operations: They 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>. | ||
Revision as of 20:23, September 5, 2008
In its most elementary form multiplication is the 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 and addition of real numbers are the two most well-known commutative operations: They yield the same result, regardless of placement of numbers.
- For example <math>3\times 2 = 2\times 3</math>.
- Likewise <math>4 + 5 = 5 + 4\ </math>