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🚀 Place value is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps us understand the value of digits in a number based on their position. In multiplication, applying place value concepts allows us to break down larger numbers into more manageable parts, making calculations easier and more efficient. For example, when multiplying a two-digit number by a one-digit number, we can separate the two-digit number into tens and ones, multiply each part separately, and then combine the results to get the final answer.

Theory Explanation

Understanding Place Value

Each digit in a number has a specific value based on its position. For example, in the number 34, the '3' is in the tens place and represents 30, while the '4' is in the ones place and represents 4. Understanding this helps us break down numbers during multiplication.

Breaking Down Numbers for Multiplication

When multiplying, we can break down numbers into their place values. For instance, to multiply 23 by 4, we can separate 23 into 20 and 3. We then multiply each part by 4 separately: (20 * 4) + (3 * 4). This makes the multiplication easier to handle.

Combining the Results

After multiplying each part, we add the results together to get the final answer. Continuing with our example, we would calculate 80 (from 20 * 4) and 12 (from 3 * 4), and then add them to get 92. This method shows how place value helps simplify multiplication.

Key Points

  • 🎯 Place value determines the value of digits based on their position.
  • 🎯 Breaking down numbers into tens and ones simplifies multiplication.
  • 🎯 Combining the results of separate multiplications gives the final answer.

Examples:💡

Multiply 34 by 3.

Solution:

Step 1: Break down 34 into 30 and 4.

Step 2: Multiply 30 by 3 to get 90.

\[ 30 \times 3 = 90 \]

Step 3: Multiply 4 by 3 to get 12.

\[ 4 \times 3 = 12 \]

Step 4: Add the results: 90 + 12 = 102.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Forgetting to add the results after multiplying each part.

    Correction: Always remember to combine the results after performing the separate multiplications.

  • Mistake: Not recognizing the place value of digits when breaking down numbers.

    Correction: Practice identifying the place value of each digit in a number to avoid confusion.

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