Multiplication
Multiplication of two whole numbers may be thought of as repeated addition. The symbol for multiplication is the cross sign (x).3 × 2 = 3 + 3 = 6
3 × 2 = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6
3 × 2 = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6
The inverse (opposite) operation of multiplication is division.