Multiplicand
Definition

"Multiplicand" is the name given to a number being multiplied by another number.

Another name for "multiplicand" is "factor".


Example One
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3 is the multiplicand.

2 is the multiplier.

6 is the product.


Note that both 3 and 2 are also called factors.


Example Two

(5.8x)(2.3x) = 13.34x2


5.8x is the multiplicand.

2.3x is the multiplier.

13.34x2 is the product.


Note that 5.8x and 2.3x are also called factors.


Example Three

3(2x - 5) = 6x - 15


3 is the multiplicand.

2x - 5 is the multiplier.

6x - 15 is the product.


Note that 3 and 2x - 5 are also called factors.