Multiplication With Arrays Worksheet With Answer Key Page 2
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ANSWER KEY
Multiplication with Arrays
When you multiply, think of the multiplication symbol as having the
meaning “rows of.”
The fact 3 x 6 would actually mean “3 rows of 6”
To solve this fact, draw 3 rows of 6 symbols.
x x x x x x
x x x x x x
3 rows of 6 symbols equals 18 symbols.
x x x x x x
3 x 6 = 18
Symbols aranged in neat rows and columns are called arrays.
Look at each array. Count the symbols in each row and column carefully. Write
the multiplication fact for each.
1.
O O O O O O O O
O O O O O O O O
4
rows of
8
equals
32
O O O O O O O O
O O O O O O O O
4
x
8
=
32
2.
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
5
rows of
9
equals
45
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
5
x
9
=
45
| | | | | | | | |
3.
4
rows of
4
equals
16
4
x
4
=
16
Now try this: On the back of this paper, draw an array for each of these facts:
7 x 4
8 x 3
9 x 6
3 x 7
8 x 5
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