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Meet the 12 times table.
For 12 × 7, use 10 × 7 = 70 and 2 × 7 = 14. Add them: 84.
Ten groups, plus two.
For 12 × 7, use 10 × 7 = 70 and 2 × 7 = 14. Add them: 84. Use the pattern to understand the fact, then try remembering the answer without working it out.
12 × 1 = 12
12 × 2 = 24
12 × 3 = 36
12 × 4 = 48
12 × 5 = 60
12 × 6 = 72
12 × 7 = 84
12 × 8 = 96
12 × 9 = 108
12 × 10 = 120
12 × 11 = 132
12 × 12 = 144
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