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Since the goal is to understand and the subject is English (Grade 9), here is a clear, step-by-step explanation in English. Problem: 2 × 2 = ? 1) Interpret the expression - Multiplication 2 × 2 means “two groups of two” or “two times two.” It asks how many in total if we have two groups and each group contains two items. 2) Repeated addition (a common interpretation in early math) - 2 × 2 is the same as adding 2 + 2. - 2 + 2 = 4. - Therefore, 2 × 2 = 4. 3) Area model (visual/geometry approach) - Imagine a rectangle that is 2 units long and 2 units wide. - The area is length × width, i.e., 2 × 2. - Area = 4 square units. - This also confirms the product is 4. 4) Times table and properties - In the 2-times table, the entry for 2 × 2 is 4. - Because multiplication is commutative, 2 × 2 = 2 × 2 = 4 (the order doesn’t change the result). - It’s also a good example of the multiplicative identity for small numbers, reinforcing that multiplying by 2 scales the number by 2. 5) Quick check - Count objects: if you have two groups with two items each, you indeed have four items in total. - Another check: if you repeatedly add two 2s, you get 4 (2 + 2). Answer - 2 × 2 = 4. If you’d like, I can also provide a brief paragraph-style explanation in English suitable for a short written answer, or show alternative representations (e.g., using a number line).