Claytonia B. answered 07/24/19
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Start by making an equation out of this statement. The word product means to multiply. So they are saying some number multiplied by 12 is equal to 78. Whenever the phrase "a number" is used, that is the variable. So, let's say we use 'x' as the variable. We get the equation 12x = 78.
To solve the equation, divide both sides by 12. So, 78/12 = 6.5. So, x=6.5