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The result of a multiplication is the ''product''. The numbers which are multiplied together are called ''factors''. | The result of a multiplication is the ''product''. The numbers which are multiplied together are called ''factors''. | ||
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:For example <big><math>3\times 2 = 2\times 3</math></big>. | :For example <big><math>3\times 2 = 2\times 3</math></big>. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 21:08, 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.
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>.