Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 142. 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 142 and add it to itself 18 times.
Step 1: 0 + 142 = 142
Step 2: 142 + 142 = 284
Step 3: 284 + 142 = 426
Step 4: 426 + 142 = 568
Step 5: 568 + 142 = 710
Step 6: 710 + 142 = 852
Step 7: 852 + 142 = 994
Step 8: 994 + 142 = 1136
Step 9: 1136 + 142 = 1278
Step 10: 1278 + 142 = 1420
Step 11: 1420 + 142 = 1562
Step 12: 1562 + 142 = 1704
Step 13: 1704 + 142 = 1846
Step 14: 1846 + 142 = 1988
Step 15: 1988 + 142 = 2130
Step 16: 2130 + 142 = 2272
Step 17: 2272 + 142 = 2414
Step 18: 2414 + 142 = 2556

So, 142*18 = 2556