2 multiplied by 3 is 6
2 × 3 = 6
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 2 × 3 means adding 2, 3 times:
2 + 2 + 2 = 6
Word Problem Style
If you have 3 boxes and each box contains 2 apples, then the total number of apples is 6.
Quick Facts
- 2 is called the multiplicand.
- 3 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 6, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 2
| 2 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 2 × 1 | 2 |
| 2 × 2 | 4 |
| 2 × 3 | 6 |
| 2 × 4 | 8 |
| 2 × 5 | 10 |
| 2 × 6 | 12 |
| 2 × 7 | 14 |
| 2 × 8 | 16 |
| 2 × 9 | 18 |
| 2 × 10 | 20 |
| 2 × 11 | 22 |
| 2 × 12 | 24 |