Paul makes 6 stacks of cans on a shelf in his kitchen. He puts 2 cans in each stack. Which equation and answer show the total number of cans?
The equation that represents the total number of cans is 6 stacks * 2 cans per stack = 12 cans.
To find the total number of cans, we can use the equation:
Total number of cans = Number of stacks x Number of cans in each stack
Given that Paul makes 6 stacks of cans, and puts 2 cans in each stack, the equation becomes:
Total number of cans = 6 x 2
Simplifying this equation, we have:
Total number of cans = 12
Therefore, the total number of cans is 12.