Step 1: We are going to solve 5 x 17
Step 2: Draw a box on grid paper to show 5 x 17 (5 down, 17 across)
Step 3: Break apart 17 into smaller numbers that are easier to multiply (I used 10 + 7)
Step 4: Separate the rectangle to break apart 17 (we now have 10 on one side, and 7 on the other)
Step 5: (optional) Shade the rectangles
Step 6: Find the area of each rectangle by multiplying (5x10 yellow and 5x7 orange).
The answers are called partial products.
Step 7: Add your partial products (50 + 35)
Step 8: You are done! 5 x 17 = 85
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