Equal Groups to Multiplication

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Count how many groups there are and how many items are in each group. Multiply only when the groups are equal.

Worked example

Four bags with three marbles in each bag contain 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12 marbles. That is 4 x 3 = 12.

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