Arithmetic Grade Three

Lesson Sixty-six: Doubles


Take a look at this example:


   

This example shows that 9 x 6 equals 9 x 3 + 9 x 3. Notice that 3 is half of 6. Also notice that 27 is exactly half of 54. Keep in mind that 3 x 9 = 27 and that 6 x 9 is 54. So, 3 x 9 is half of 6 x 9.

Here's another example:


   

One is half of two. So, 2 x 10 = 1 x 10 + 1 x 10.


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