24 × 25 = 24 × ____
25
Step 1: Look at the left side.
It is
\[ 24 \times 25 \]
Step 2: The right side has the same first number (24) and a blank.
It is
\[ 24 \times \_\_ \]
Step 3: For both sides to be equal, the second number must also be 25.
So we fill the blank with
\[ 25 \]
Step 4 (Check): Calculate both sides to be sure.
Left side:
\[ 24 \times 25 = 600 \]
Right side (with 25):
\[ 24 \times 25 = 600 \]
Both sides give the same answer (600). So the blank is 25.