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

The inverse (opposite) operation of multiplication is division.

Related concepts

  • addition
  • arithmetic
  • division
  • exponentiation
  • logarithm taking
  • number
  • numeral
  • root taking
  • subtraction

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