Difference between revisions of "Multiplication"

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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.

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

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

Multiplication also possesses the associative property.

The opposite of multiplication is division.

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>

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+In its most elementary form '''multiplication''' is the repeated [[addition]] of [[whole numbers]] or [[integers]].
-'''Multiplication''' may be defined as repeated addition. For example, 3 X 2 is the sum of 2 + 2 + 2.
+: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 ''factors''.
+In this context, it is also one of the most well-known [[commutative]] operations: It yields the same result, regardless of placement of numbers.
+:For example <big><math>3\times 2 = 2\times 3</math></big>.
+Multiplication also possesses the [[associative property of multiplication|associative property]].
+The opposite of multiplication is [[division]].
+== Properties of Multiplication ==
+* 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==
 *[[Multiplication Property of Equality]]
-*[[Math]]
+*[[Arithmetic]]
-[[Category:Algebra]]
+[[Category:Arithmetic]]