1. **State the problem:** A teacher sets up 6 tables with 4 microscopes on each table. We need to find how many microscopes go into each of 2 cabinets when all microscopes are divided equally. 2. **Calculate total microscopes:** Use multiplication to find total microscopes. $$\text{Total microscopes} = 6 \times 4$$ 3. **Calculate microscopes per cabinet:** Divide total microscopes by 2. $$\text{Microscopes per cabinet} = \frac{6 \times 4}{2}$$ 4. **Simplify the division:** $$\frac{6 \times 4}{2} = \frac{\cancel{2} \times 3 \times 4}{\cancel{2}} = 3 \times 4 = 12$$ 5. **Final answer:** Each cabinet will have 12 microscopes.