2*2=4

Correct. 2 × 2 = 4.

Brief rationale:

• Multiplication is repeated addition: 2 + 2 = 4.
• It’s also the area of a 2-by-2 square.

Want a quick practice set or a brief review of multiplication concepts (commutative property, shortcuts, etc.)? Here are a few quick problems if you’d like:

• 2 × 3 = ?
• 6 × 2 = ?
• 3 × 4 = ?