Product=result of multiplication. We know that a number, we will cal “x,” times 4 = 48. Therefore:
• 1) 4x=48
• 2) 4x/4=48/4 [Division Property of Equality]
• 3) X=12
Now, we can substitute in 12 for x to check that the product is 48:
• 4) 4(12)=48
•5) 48=48 [Reflexive Property of Equality]
