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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> | ||
Revision as of 21:04, September 4, 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>