3 times 4 is 12. In symbols: 3 × 4 = 12, and 4 × 3 = 12 too.
3 × 4 means adding 3 to itself 4 times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.
3, 6, 9, 12. The 4th multiple of 3 is 12.
3 × 4 = 3 × 2 + 3 × 2 = 6 + 6 = 12.
Halve one number and double the other: 3 × 4 = 2 × 6 = 12.
12 ÷ 3 = 4
12 ÷ 4 = 3
12 is even. Prime factorization: 2 × 2 × 3.
| Multiplication | Answer |
|---|---|
| 2 × 4 | 8 |
| 4 × 4 | 16 |
| 3 × 3 | 9 |
| 3 × 5 | 15 |
| 3 × 6 | 18 |
| 2 × 3 | 6 |
| 4 × 5 | 20 |
See also: factors of 12.
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