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Mutiples of 9

Author: Nathaniel Zapien

Today we'll be learning how to identify and use arithmetic patterns to multiply.

We'll learn about several different strategies to multiply by 9.

Take a look at the table below. Notice the pattern that occurs with the product of a multiple of 9. Think how you can use this information to help you multiply or check your answer.

The number 9 truly is a special number.

Check out this web page for more information about how the patterns that 9 makes can be used in different ways.

Did you see the patterns?

Noticing these patterns lets us do a number of different.

For Instance:

When counting by 9s, we can also count by 10s and subtract 1.

This is called the 10 More, 1 Less strategy.

9×n = (10×n) – (1×n)

A trick to multiply by 9 using your fingers!

BIG Question!

Jump into your math notebook and answer this question!

Why is it important to know several strategies for solving larger multiplication facts?