I am having a problem understanding my homework.
use the grid to draw a rectangle, then complete the calculation 23
x17
Help thanks
Are you supposed to find the area?
yes
Draw the rectangle with 17 squares on one side and 23 squares on the adjoining side. Count the total number of squares.
A = LW
A = 23 * 17
A = ?
Dunno help your self
Sure, I can help you understand how to complete the calculation using a grid.
To draw a rectangle using a grid, you will need to first draw a number of squares horizontally and vertically. In this case, you should draw a rectangle using 23 squares horizontally and 17 squares vertically.
Next, we need to complete the calculation. To multiply two numbers, you need to multiply each digit from the first number with each digit from the second number and then add up the results. Let's break it down:
1. Start by multiplying the rightmost digit of the second number (7) with each digit of the first number (23): 7 * 3 = 21 and 7 * 2 = 14. Write down these results vertically, leaving enough space between them.
21
+ 14
______
2. Now, multiply the next digit of the second number (1) with each digit of the first number: 1 * 3 = 3 and 1 * 2 = 2. Write these results under the previous ones:
21
+ 14
______
3
2
3. Finally, add up the vertical results:
21
+ 14
______
3
2
______
391
So, the result of the calculation 23 multiplied by 17 is 391.
I hope this explanation helps you understand how to complete the calculation using a grid. Let me know if you have any further questions!