Which of these expressions has the same value as 6 x 4?
A) 6 + 4 + 6 + 4
B) 4 + 4 + 4 + 4
C) 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 (Correct Answer)
D) 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6
Explanation:
Since multiplication is a shorter way of computing repeated addition, the expression 6×4 (which means “six times four”) can be rewritten as 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4.
Related Common Core State Standard: 3.OA.1
