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Specific Tricks Level 12: Near-100 mul (mixed sides). near-base product.

1. Adjust crosswise

1.

Adjust one factor using the other offset from 100.

left side 98 + 4 = 102.

2. Multiply offsets

2.

Multiply signed offsets, then borrow in the final join.

right side -2 x 4 = -8.

3. Read answer

3.

Borrow 1 hundred, then join the two parts.

answer borrow: 101|92.