Korrutamised

Korrutamised is an Estonian word that translates to multiplication in English. It refers to the fundamental arithmetic operation of multiplying numbers. In mathematics, multiplication is often described as repeated addition. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (written as 3 x 4 or 3 * 4) means adding 3 to itself four times, or 3 + 3 + 3 + 3, which equals 12.

The numbers involved in a multiplication are called factors, and the result is called the product. The order of factors does not change the product; this is known as the commutative property of multiplication (a x b = b x a). Multiplication is also associative, meaning that the grouping of factors does not affect the product ((a x b) x c = a x (b x c)). The identity element for multiplication is 1, as any number multiplied by 1 remains unchanged (a x 1 = a).

Korrutamised is a core concept taught in early mathematics education and is essential for more complex calculations in algebra, calculus, and many other fields of study. It is used extensively in everyday life for tasks such as calculating costs, determining quantities, and understanding ratios. The process of korrutamised can be performed using various methods, including mental calculation, pencil and paper algorithms, and calculators.