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Solve one-step multiplication equations

A learner interprets a one-step multiplication equation such as 4×□=244 \times \square = 24 or □×4=24\square \times 4 = 24 as an equal-groups or array relationship with one unknown factor, then finds the missing whole number using multiplication facts and the inverse relationship between multiplication and division. The solution is verified by substituting it into the equation; this scope is limited to whole-number facts and products within 100, not multistep equations or generalized algebraic manipulation.

Detailed Explanation: Solve one-step multiplication equations

A multiplication equation shows equal groups. The missing number tells how many are in each group or how many groups there are.

Example:

4×□=244 \times \square = 24
  1. Think: “What number multiplied by 44 equals 2424?”
  2. Use the related division fact:
24÷4=624 \div 4 = 6

So, the missing number is 66.

  1. Check your answer by replacing the box with 66:
4×6=244 \times 6 = 24

The equation is true, so:

4×6=24\boxed{4 \times 6 = 24}

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