Question

the number 10 is 5 times as many as 2.

write this comparison as a multiplication equation.

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10 is 5 times as many as 2.

in other words, 10 is made up of 5 groups of 2.

Explanation:

⚡ Using what you learned: Understanding Multiplication

Step 1: Translate the comparison to math symbols

• "The number 10" is written as \( 10 \).
• "is" translates to the equals sign \( = \).
• "5 times as many as 2" translates to \( 5 \times 2 \).

Step 2: Write the equation

Combine the parts into a single multiplication equation:

$$ 10 = 5 \times 2 $$

Answer:

\( 10 = 5 \times 2 \) (or \( 5 \times 2 = 10 \))