Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 43. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 17. So, we're going to take the number 43 and add it to itself 17 times.
Step 1: 0 + 43 = 43
Step 2: 43 + 43 = 86
Step 3: 86 + 43 = 129
Step 4: 129 + 43 = 172
Step 5: 172 + 43 = 215
Step 6: 215 + 43 = 258
Step 7: 258 + 43 = 301
Step 8: 301 + 43 = 344
Step 9: 344 + 43 = 387
Step 10: 387 + 43 = 430
Step 11: 430 + 43 = 473
Step 12: 473 + 43 = 516
Step 13: 516 + 43 = 559
Step 14: 559 + 43 = 602
Step 15: 602 + 43 = 645
Step 16: 645 + 43 = 688
Step 17: 688 + 43 = 731

So, 43*17 = 731