Let's get this math done. We have 498 and we're going to multiply it by 6. This is the same as taking 498 and adding it to itself 6 times.
Step 1: 0 + 498 = 498
Step 2: 498 + 498 = 996
Step 3: 996 + 498 = 1494
Step 4: 1494 + 498 = 1992
Step 5: 1992 + 498 = 2490
Step 6: 2490 + 498 = 2988

So, 498*6 = 2988