Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 434. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 23. So, we're going to take the number 434 and add it to itself 23 times.
Step 1: 0 + 434 = 434
Step 2: 434 + 434 = 868
Step 3: 868 + 434 = 1302
Step 4: 1302 + 434 = 1736
Step 5: 1736 + 434 = 2170
Step 6: 2170 + 434 = 2604
Step 7: 2604 + 434 = 3038
Step 8: 3038 + 434 = 3472
Step 9: 3472 + 434 = 3906
Step 10: 3906 + 434 = 4340
Step 11: 4340 + 434 = 4774
Step 12: 4774 + 434 = 5208
Step 13: 5208 + 434 = 5642
Step 14: 5642 + 434 = 6076
Step 15: 6076 + 434 = 6510
Step 16: 6510 + 434 = 6944
Step 17: 6944 + 434 = 7378
Step 18: 7378 + 434 = 7812
Step 19: 7812 + 434 = 8246
Step 20: 8246 + 434 = 8680
Step 21: 8680 + 434 = 9114
Step 22: 9114 + 434 = 9548
Step 23: 9548 + 434 = 9982

So, 434*23 = 9982