16x3

16x3 is a multiplication problem. It represents the operation of multiplying the number 16 by the number 3. The result of this calculation is 48. This can be understood as adding 16 to itself three times (16 + 16 + 16) or adding 3 to itself sixteen times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

In mathematics, multiplication is one of the four basic arithmetic operations. It is a fundamental concept used in various fields, from basic arithmetic to advanced algebra and calculus. The expression "16x3" is a common way to represent this operation, especially in contexts where variables might also be denoted by letters. The 'x' symbol is a standard multiplication operator, though it can sometimes be confused with the variable 'x'. To avoid ambiguity, especially in algebraic expressions, a dot (·) or simply placing the numbers or variables next to each other (like 16(3)) are often used to denote multiplication.

The number 16 is a composite number, being divisible by 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. The number 3 is a prime number, divisible only by 1 and 3. The product, 48, is also a composite number. Understanding multiplication, as demonstrated by 16x3, is crucial for many mathematical procedures, including division, fractions, and problem-solving in quantitative reasoning.