When you multiply a number by a power, you are really just multiplying that number by itself a number of times equal to the power. This means that, for example, 2 multiplied by a power of 3 is the ...

Brackets in algebra are used to show when a calculation has been repeated. The number outside the brackets shows how many times the calculation has been repeated. STEP 1 - Multiply out this bracket.

Multiply by 3 using the grouping of objects and arrays. Explore the Multiply by 3 facts using the grouping of objects and arrays. Compete against characters to see who finds the product first.