Effective Multiplication Strategies for Learning

What is the first step in the vertical method for multiplying 16 by 7?

• Multiply 6 by 7

• Multiply 1 by 7

• Add 6 and 7

• Subtract 6 from 7

When using the sum and difference method, how can you break down 16 for multiplication?

• 12 + 4

• 8 + 8

• 10 + 6

• 15 + 1

What is the result of 10 times 7 in the sum and difference method?

• 60

• 90

• 80

• 70

In the FOIL method, what does the 'F' stand for?

• Fraction

• First

• Final

• Factor

What is the product of the outer terms in the FOIL method for (10 + 8)(10 + 3)?

• 100

• 30

• 24

• 80

Using the FOIL method, what is the product of the inner terms for (10 + 8)(10 + 3)?

• 24

• 80

• 100

• 30

What is the sum of 200 and 120 in the FOIL method for 26 times 13?

• 320

• 340

• 360

• 300

What is the square of 4?

• 8

• 12

• 20

• 16

What is the square of 18?

• 324

• 336

• 342

• 356

Why is it important to know squared numbers up to 20 in high school algebra?

• To perform quick mental math

• To solve algebraic equations

• To understand advanced multiplication

• To solve basic addition problems