Multiplication at a Glance

Some English phrases are clearly talking about multiplication. You hear that, phrases? We can read through your subtext.

• The product of 3 and 4 is 3 × 4.
   
• Three times five is 3 × 5.
   
• Four multiplied by seven is 4 × 7.

Also, any English phrase that talks about taking multiple copies of a number is actually talking about multiplication. Doesn't matter if they're in color or in black and white, stapled or otherwise.

• If we double the number 4 we get 2 × 4.
   
• If we triple the number four we get 3 × 4.
   
• If we quadruple the number four we get 4 × 4.

"Quadruple'' isn't used as much as "double'' or "triple,'' but if you do see it, now you'll know. "Quad'' means "four,'' like in the words "quadruped'' (four-legged animal), "quadriceps" (four-part muscle), or "quadrimom" (four-headed mother).