Question

Explain how multiplying with 6 is like multiplying with 3

Answer 1

6 is simply 3 doubled.

Explanation:

Multiplying with 6 is similar to multiplying with 3, in that set up the greatest common factors between the two is easy due to the fact that 6 is a multiple of 3. As 6 is simply 3 doubled, any multiple of 6 will be the relative multiplication for 3 doubled.

Answer 2

Since 6 is 2 X 3, then multiplying by 6 is like 3 but double the amount as if it was 3