The number of objects in each of the following diagrams could be counted using multiplication in many ways. For each diagram, write as many multiplication expressions as you can see in the picture. You might need parenthesis or even some other operation(s) in your expression! Be sure to explain your thinking!

(a)

X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X
(b)

XX
XX

XX
XX

XX
XX

XX
XX

XX
XX

XX
XX

           

XX
XX

XX
XX

XX
XX

XX
XX

XX
XX

XX
XX

(c)

OO
XXX

OO
XXX

OO
XXX

OO
XXX
         

OO
XXX

OO
XXX

OO
XXX

OO
XXX
For at least two of the multiplication expressions you found in each part in the previous problem, write a story problem which would be answered by that expression. Trade stories with a partner to test your writing skills!
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