Question

what is the product of any number, x, multiplied by 1? explain how you know

Answer 1

Any number multiplied by 1 is the number. Think about it this way. If I have 1 group of 8 apples, how many apples do I have? I have 8 apples :)

Answer 2

Any number that is X1 of it's self it is that number (Example: 8x1 is 8 42 x1 is 42)