I do 9 x 14 in my head by breaking it down. I assume others do this too. Anyone should be able to break a problem down (pre or post tech generation) and do the small parts, then put them together to answer the bigger question.<p>In general, that&#x27;s the essence of learning. If we stop teaching that, then we&#x27;re all in trouble ;)<p>9 x 10  = 90<p>9 x 4   = 36<p>90 + 36 = 126