Question

three squares with dots, first square has 6 dots, second square has 6 dots, third square has 6 dots. below: _ + _ + _ = _; and _ × _ = ___

Explanation:

Step1: Count dots in first square

First square has 6 dots. So first number is 6.
$6$

Step2: Count dots in second square

Second square has 6 dots. So second number is 6.
$6$

Step3: Count dots in third square

Third square has 6 dots. So third number is 6.
$6$

Step4: Add the three numbers

Sum: $6 + 6 + 6 = 18$
Also, as multiplication: $3 \times 6 = 18$ (since 3 groups of 6)

Answer:

$6 + 6 + 6 = 18$ (or $3 \times 6 = 18$)