Area model
Helps with bigger numbers: split them by place value and multiply the parts.
Step 1Split each number by place value: 29 = 20 + 9; 5 stays as 5.
Step 2Multiply to fill each box.
- 5 × 20 = 100
- 5 × 9 = 45
Step 3Add the boxes: 100 + 45 = 145.
Step 4So 29 × 5 = 145.