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What does Six Times really mean?

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Hey there, my student! Let's dive into the wonderful world of numbers and mathematical concepts. Today, we're going to explore the meaning of the term "six times." It may sound a bit complicated at first, but fear not! I'm here to make it as clear as crystal.

So, have you ever wondered what it means when someone says "six times"? Well, let me give you a simple explanation. Imagine you have six delicious slices of pizza, and your friend asks you to multiply them by another number. In this case, when we say "six times," we're referring to multiplying the number six by another number to find out how much you'll have in total.

Let's break it down even further. When multiplying something by a certain number, we are essentially adding that number multiple times. It's like copying and pasting. So if we were to multiply six by two, for example, we would have two copies of six. That would give us twelve in total, because:

6 + 6 = 12

Ultimately, "six times" means taking the number six and adding it to itself a specific number of times. Imagine you had six colorful markers, and you wanted to multiply them by three. You would end up with three groups of six markers each, resulting in eighteen markers in total.

Now, keep in mind that "six times" can have different meanings depending on the context. In mathematics, it mostly refers to the process of multiplication, where you're finding the total value after adding the number six a certain number of times. However, it can also be used to describe other situations in everyday life.

Let's use a real-world example to illustrate this concept. Imagine you have a car that can drive at a speed of 60 miles per hour. If someone told you that you need to drive for six times 3 hours, what would that mean?

If we multiply six by three, we get:

6 * 3 = 18

So, if you drive for six times three hours, you would be driving for a total of 18 hours. It's like taking that speed (60 miles per hour) and doing it for three separate periods of six hours each.

In a nutshell, "six times" indicates repeated addition or multiplication. You're taking the number six and combining it with another number to find the grand total. It's like adding six to itself (or multiplying it) until you reach the desired outcome.

So there you have it! "Six times" is just a fancy way of saying "multiply six by something." Keep practicing and exploring the world of mathematics, and soon enough, you'll be a pro at understanding these concepts!


Revised and Fact checked by Olivia Martin on 2023-10-28 18:09:27

Six Times In a sentece

Learn how to use Six Times inside a sentece

  • If you have 6 candies and your friend gives you 6 more candies, then you have 12 candies in total. Six times your original amount of candies is 12 candies.
  • Imagine you have 4 brothers and each of them gives you 6 toys as a gift. In total, your brothers gave you 24 toys, which is six times the number of brothers you have.
  • If you earn $10 for each painting you sell, and you sell 6 paintings, then you will earn a total of $60. Six times the amount of money you earn for one painting is $60.
  • You are hosting a party and you invite 6 friends. Each friend brings 6 cupcakes. In total, you have 36 cupcakes, which is six times the number of friends you invited.
  • You have a jar filled with 200 marbles. You decide to divide them into groups of 6. In the end, you have 33 groups of marbles, which is six times the number of marbles in each group.

Six Times Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.