Added 3 and 4 to get 7 instead of multiplying. 3 × 4 means 4 added 3 times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.
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Multiplication Tables
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Multiplied 3 × 3 = 9, using 3 as both factors. The question asks for 3 × 4: add 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.
Multiplied 4 × 4 = 16, using 4 as both factors. Remember 3 × 4 means 4 added 3 times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.
Computed 4 × 4, forgetting 5 boxes.
Computed 4 × 6, miscounted boxes.
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