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Multiply: ( 718 ) 509 .

365,462

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Multiply: ( 627 ) 804 .

504,108

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When there are three or more factors, we multiply the first two and then multiply their product by the next factor. For example:

to multiply 8 3 2
first multiply 8 3 24 2
then multiply 24 2 . 48

Translate word phrases to math notation

Earlier in this section, we translated math notation into words. Now we’ll reverse the process and translate word phrases into math notation. Some of the words that indicate multiplication are given in [link] .

Operation Word Phrase Example Expression
Multiplication times
product
twice
3 times 8
the product of 3 and 8
twice 4
3 × 8 , 3 · 8 , ( 3 ) ( 8 ) ,
( 3 ) 8 , or 3 ( 8 )
2 · 4

Translate and simplify: the product of 12 and 27 .

Solution

The word product tells us to multiply. The words of 12 and 27 tell us the two factors.

the product of 12 and 27
Translate. 12 27
Multiply. 324

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Translate and simplify the product of 13 and 28 .

13 · 28; 364

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Translate and simplify the product of 47 and 14 .

47 · 14; 658

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Translate and simplify: twice two hundred eleven.

Solution

The word twice tells us to multiply by 2 .

twice two hundred eleven
Translate. 2(211)
Multiply. 422
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Translate and simplify: twice one hundred sixty-seven.

2(167); 334

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Translate and simplify: twice two hundred fifty-eight.

2(258); 516

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Multiply whole numbers in applications

We will use the same strategy we used previously to solve applications of multiplication. First, we need to determine what we are looking for. Then we write a phrase that gives the information to find it. We then translate the phrase into math notation and simplify to get the answer. Finally, we write a sentence to answer the question.

Humberto bought 4 sheets of stamps. Each sheet had 20 stamps. How many stamps did Humberto buy?

Solution

We are asked to find the total number of stamps.

Write a phrase for the total. the product of 4 and 20
Translate to math notation. 4 20
Multiply. 20 × 4 ___ 80
Write a sentence to answer the question. Humberto bought 80 stamps.
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Valia donated water for the snack bar at her son’s baseball game. She brought 6 cases of water bottles. Each case had 24 water bottles. How many water bottles did Valia donate?

Valia donated 144 water bottles.

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Vanessa brought 8 packs of hot dogs to a family reunion. Each pack has 10 hot dogs. How many hot dogs did Vanessa bring?

Vanessa bought 80 hot dogs.

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When Rena cooks rice, she uses twice as much water as rice. How much water does she need to cook 4 cups of rice?

Solution

We are asked to find how much water Rena needs.

Write as a phrase. twice as much as 4 cups
Translate to math notation. 2 4
Multiply to simplify. 8
Write a sentence to answer the question. Rena needs 8 cups of water for cups of rice.
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Erin is planning her flower garden. She wants to plant twice as many dahlias as sunflowers. If she plants 14 sunflowers, how many dahlias does she need?

Erin needs 28 dahlias.

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A college choir has twice as many women as men. There are 18 men in the choir. How many women are in the choir?

There are 36 women in the choir.

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Van is planning to build a patio. He will have 8 rows of tiles, with 14 tiles in each row. How many tiles does he need for the patio?

Solution

We are asked to find the total number of tiles.

Write a phrase. the product of 8 and 14
Translate to math notation. 8 14
Multiply to simplify. 1 3 4 × 8 ___ 112
Write a sentence to answer the question. Van needs 112 tiles for his patio.
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Source:  OpenStax, Prealgebra. OpenStax CNX. Jul 15, 2016 Download for free at http://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11756/1.9
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