Multiplication by Zero

Read this text to see this definition written formally. Complete the practice questions and check your answers.

Example

EXAMPLE 7.36

Simplify:

ⓐ -8 \cdot 0

ⓑ \frac {5}{12} \cdot 0

ⓒ 0(2.94)


TRY IT 7.71

Simplify:

ⓐ -14 \cdot 0

ⓑ 0 \cdot \frac {2}{3}

ⓒ (16.5) \cdot 0


TRY IT 7.72

Simplify:

ⓐ (1.95) \cdot 0

ⓑ 0(−17) 

ⓒ 0 \cdot \frac {5}{4}