what is 9 times 9
9 x 9 = 81
Think of it like: You have 9 cookies, and someone gives you 9 times as much. How many do you have?
It is basically 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9, because you are adding 9, 9 times to itself.