1. The problem is to verify the equation $3 \times 4 = 4$. 2. The multiplication operation means adding a number to itself a certain number of times. Here, $3 \times 4$ means adding 3 four times or 4 three times. 3. Calculate $3 \times 4$: $$3 \times 4 = 12$$ 4. Compare the result with the right side of the equation: $12 \neq 4$. 5. Therefore, the equation $3 \times 4 = 4$ is false.