The first factor in a multiplication problem represents the number of groups or sets. To explain how to get the answer, let's take an example. Consider the multiplication problem 3 x 4. The first factor, 3, represents the number of groups or sets. In this case, you have 3 groups, each containing 4 items. To find the answer, you can start by drawing three sets or groups, and then add four items in each group. Counting all the items, you will have a total of 12 items. Therefore, the answer to the multiplication problem 3 x 4 is 12.
