OK, let's crack this. We're given 52 and our task is to multiply it by 17. Essentially, we'll be adding 52 to itself 17 times.
Step 1: 0 + 52 = 52
Step 2: 52 + 52 = 104
Step 3: 104 + 52 = 156
Step 4: 156 + 52 = 208
Step 5: 208 + 52 = 260
Step 6: 260 + 52 = 312
Step 7: 312 + 52 = 364
Step 8: 364 + 52 = 416
Step 9: 416 + 52 = 468
Step 10: 468 + 52 = 520
Step 11: 520 + 52 = 572
Step 12: 572 + 52 = 624
Step 13: 624 + 52 = 676
Step 14: 676 + 52 = 728
Step 15: 728 + 52 = 780
Step 16: 780 + 52 = 832
Step 17: 832 + 52 = 884

So, 52*17 = 884