Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 218. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 5. So, we're going to take the number 218 and add it to itself 5 times.
Step 1: 0 + 218 = 218
Step 2: 218 + 218 = 436
Step 3: 436 + 218 = 654
Step 4: 654 + 218 = 872
Step 5: 872 + 218 = 1090

So, 218*5 = 1090