Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 494. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 18. So, we're going to take the number 494 and add it to itself 18 times.
Step 1: 0 + 494 = 494
Step 2: 494 + 494 = 988
Step 3: 988 + 494 = 1482
Step 4: 1482 + 494 = 1976
Step 5: 1976 + 494 = 2470
Step 6: 2470 + 494 = 2964
Step 7: 2964 + 494 = 3458
Step 8: 3458 + 494 = 3952
Step 9: 3952 + 494 = 4446
Step 10: 4446 + 494 = 4940
Step 11: 4940 + 494 = 5434
Step 12: 5434 + 494 = 5928
Step 13: 5928 + 494 = 6422
Step 14: 6422 + 494 = 6916
Step 15: 6916 + 494 = 7410
Step 16: 7410 + 494 = 7904
Step 17: 7904 + 494 = 8398
Step 18: 8398 + 494 = 8892

So, 494*18 = 8892