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Ch. R - Review of Basic Concepts
Lial - College Algebra 13th Edition
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Chapter 1, Problem 55

Find each product or quotient where possible. 4(0)

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Identify the operation: The problem asks to find the product of 4 and 0, which means multiplying 4 by 0.
Recall the multiplication property of zero: Any number multiplied by zero equals zero.
Set up the multiplication expression: \(4 \times 0\).
Apply the property: Since multiplying by zero results in zero, the product is zero.
Conclude that \$4(0) = 0$.

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