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Multiplying by 2
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Description
Exercise Name: Multiplying by 2
Math Missions: 3rd grade (U.S.) Math Mission
Types of Problems: 1
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The exercise Multiplying by 2 is under the 3rd grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise practices multiplying 1-digit numbers by 2.

Types of Problems[]

There is one type of problem in this exercise:

  1. Multiply the numbers: This problem asks a multiplication problem. The user is expected to find the quotient and put it in the appropriate space.

Strategies[]

This exercise is easy to get accuracy badges because it is just easy multiplication problems. The speed badges are easy too because users have to get 10 problems correct in a row.

  1. Problems should be solved mentally.
  2. Users should take their time. They have 5 seconds to solve each problem if they wants to get a speed badge.

Real-life Applications[]

  1. Multiplication is needed and used by mechanics for repairing cars by multiplying when they overhaul the engine, measure the pistons or just to put in a new gearbox or engine.
  2. By learning multiplication and memorizing the times tables, students provide themselves with essential building blocks to do higher learning math, like division, fractions and even algebra.
  3. Multiplication is necessary for a career in the stock market.