12x2

12x2 is the expression used to denote the multiplication of twelve by two. In standard arithmetic, the result is 24. The operation is commutative, so 12x2 equals 2x12, both yielding 24. It can be interpreted as repeated addition: twelve plus twelve equals twenty-four. The product 24 is an even composite number with prime factorization 2^3 × 3. 24 has several factor pairs: (1,24), (2,12), (3,8), (4,6). It can also be expressed as 4x6 or 3x8. In other bases, the representation of the same quantity changes, but the value remains 24 in decimal. In measurement contexts, 12x2 can describe the area of a rectangle measuring 12 by 2 units, giving an area of 24 square units. Educational use: it is a common item in multiplication tables and is often used to teach the doubling principle and quick mental arithmetic.