Why does 8 x 9 = 72?

Because adding 8 9's together makes 72.

That is, because 91 + 92 + 93 + 94 + 95 + 96 + 97 + 98 = 72.

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Why does 8 x 9 = 72?

Because adding 8 9's together makes 72.

That is, because 91 + 92 + 93 + 94 + 95 + 96 + 97 + 98 = 72.

Keep practicing