What is Product?

In mathematics, a product means the result of multiplication or the number you get after multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, 5×7= 35. Here, 35 is the product of 5 and 7. Another example, the product of 4 and 7 is 28 because 4×7= 28. Multiplication is a crucial part of mathematics. For this reason, it’s important to learn and understand how to find products in a given number. The concept will help you to set a foundation and develop skills in math. Let’s look at solved examples on the product.

Words related to product

Before we look at examples, some of the words related to the product are:

●        Multiplication

●        Times

●        Repeated addition(another meaning for multiplication)

●        “Lots of”( represented using an array)

Resources for teaching product

The most common way to find a product of numbers and multiplication is by using times tables.

Other resources for teaching multiplication include:

●        One-Step Multiplication Word Problems Worksheet: the black and white worksheet helps you to practice multiplication.

●        Multiplication Vocabulary Poster: the bright poster allows you to increase your math skills.

●        Multiplication Wheels Worksheet: it features wheels from 1 to 12.

●        Solving Multi-Step Word Problems Activity: it is a great extension activity to improve on multiplication.

Tips to learn times tables

It’s essential to learn multiplication tables from 1 to 12 off. Here are the tips to learn quickly:

●        Hang a times table sheet: you can download a times tables sheet. Go through it and fill each box. Afterward, you can hang it on your bedroom door or next to your computer to see it regularly. Lastly, practice often to learn quickly.

●        Learn tricks: one of the fascinating things about math is its numerous tricks and tips. For instance, spread all your fingers in front, let’s determine 9×1, put your left finger down, and you are left with 9 fingers!

●        Test: allocate a certain time of the week and do tests.

●        Songs: check out YouTube videos that teach about times tables.

Interesting facts about product

●        When two given numbers are multiplied together, the product is similar despite the order that is written. This means a × b = b × a.

●        When three or more given numbers are multiplied together, the product is similar despite the number that comes first. It means, a × (b × c) = (a × b) × c.

●        When a given number is multiplied by 1, the product is the number itself. It means, a×1=1×a=a

●      The sum of two numbers multiplied by a third number, is equal to the sum of every added time the third number. This property means, a × (b + c) = a × b +a × c.