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Learn 8 x 7 = 56
 
Cookie Math
             
7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7
  • 8 cookies, each having 7 chocolate chips, equal 56 chocolate chips

  • 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 56 (Repeated Addition)

  • 8 x 7 = 56 (Algorithm)

Base Pictures

The picture used to help you remember 8 x 7 will contain a skate (8) who is surfin' (7).

The picture also contains the skate catching fishy sticks (56) to help you remember the answer.

8 (Skate) x 7 (Surfin') = 56 (Fishy Sticks)


8 = SKATE

7 = SURFIN'

Picture & Story

Thanks to the commutative property of multiplication, we can use the same story and picture we used for 7 x 8 = 56 for 8 x 7 = 56.

Please be patient while the video loads.

 

Other Tips on Remembering 8 x 7 = 56

Remember this sentence.
  • 56 = 7 x 8 (Sequence 5...6...7...8)
  • Five Six (56) equals seven times eight (7x8)

Practice

To help remember 8 x 7 = 56, do the following.
  • Watch the video and listen to the story 3 or 4 times.
  • Close your eyes and see the picture.
  • Draw the picture you see for 8 x 7 = 56.  (From memory)
  • Write the story for 8 x 7 = 56 in your own words.
  • Practice with flashcards.  (Click here to download flashcards
Play an interactive games. (Select level 7)

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