Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 488. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 18. So, we're going to take the number 488 and add it to itself 18 times.
Step 1: 0 + 488 = 488
Step 2: 488 + 488 = 976
Step 3: 976 + 488 = 1464
Step 4: 1464 + 488 = 1952
Step 5: 1952 + 488 = 2440
Step 6: 2440 + 488 = 2928
Step 7: 2928 + 488 = 3416
Step 8: 3416 + 488 = 3904
Step 9: 3904 + 488 = 4392
Step 10: 4392 + 488 = 4880
Step 11: 4880 + 488 = 5368
Step 12: 5368 + 488 = 5856
Step 13: 5856 + 488 = 6344
Step 14: 6344 + 488 = 6832
Step 15: 6832 + 488 = 7320
Step 16: 7320 + 488 = 7808
Step 17: 7808 + 488 = 8296
Step 18: 8296 + 488 = 8784

So, 488*18 = 8784