2. can be easy !!

3. 68 x 4 We are going to multiply 68 by 4.

4. 68 x 4 First, we multiply the ones place together. 4 x 8 =??

5. 68 x 4 Take the 2 ones and put them in the one’s place, under the line. 4 x 8 =32 2

6. 68 x 4 Put the 3 from 32 over the 6 in the ten’s place. ( it’s a reminder to add it later ) 2 3

7. 68 x 4 Now, let’s multiply 4 x 60. 2 3 4x6=?? We will pretend its 4x6.

8. Add 24 + 3=27 4 x 6 =24 68 x 4 2 3 Where is that 27 going to be placed? ???

9. 68 x 4 2 3 As it is really 270, the 7 belongs in the ten’s place. 7 And the 2 belongs in the hundred’s place. 2

10. 68 x 4 2 72 So, 4 x 68 = 272. How do we know ? Let’s find out!

11. 68 x 4 2 72 How about estimation ? Round 68 to the nearest ten. Is the nearest ten 60 or 70 ?

12. 68 rounds UP to 70 68 x 4 2 72 70 x 4 Keep the 4 as it is

13. Multiply 4 x 70 68 x 4 2 72 70 x 4 2 8 0 Are they close ?

14. We can assume our answer is probably correct. Check your multiplication one more time and then celebrate. Yes they are!

15. Soooo…...

16. can be easy !!

17. by Brent Sowell