Multiplication is when you add
n xs together.
1
3x5 = 5+5+5 = 3+3+3+3+3 = 15
0x
n = 0 (
n is any
number)
Important properties:
Associative Property of Multiplication
Commutative Property of Multiplication
Identitive Property of Multiplication
Notes:
Positive times positive = positive
Negative times positive = negative
Negative times negative = positive
See also: Multiplication tables, Addition, Subtraction, Division
1 It's been suggested to me that this explanation may not work too well once you consider imaginary numbers.