There are 4 square units in a row of carpeting , and 3 rows in Daniel's finished basement. How many square units of carpeting does he need to cover it completely.

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4+4+4 = 12
or if you do multiplication
4*3 = 12
or draw it
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add those up and you have 12
21
what numbers would you use estimate the sum of 47 and 21