What is 3 × 7?

Learn the multiplication fact for 3 times 7, with step-by-step calculations and memory tricks.

Q:What is 3 × 7?

A:3 × 7 equals 21.

Understanding 3 × 7

Step-by-step calculation

Multiplication is a faster way to add equal groups. When you multiply 3 by 7, you are adding 7 groups of 3 (or 3 groups of 7). This is the same as adding 3 together 7 times.

🌍 Real-world example

Imagine you have 3 boxes, and each box contains 7 apples. To find the total number of apples, you multiply 3 by 7, which gives you 21 apples in total.

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Memory Trick

Remember that multiplication is commutative, so 3 × 7 is exactly the same as 7 × 3.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3 times 7?

The answer to 3 times 7 is 21.

How do you calculate 3 × 7?

You can calculate 3 × 7 by adding 3 together 7 times. 3 × 7 = 21.