step 1 We're being asked to multiply negative 87 by 0. Well, anything times 0 is equal to 0. Therefore,

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Simplify. $$ (-87)(0) $$

Name: Problem 26, Chapter 15: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-05-18T20:12:49-08:00
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Channel: Julie Silva
Description: Simplify. (-87)(0)

   Simplify.
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(-87)(0)
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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Marvin L. Bittinger,… 4th Edition

Chapter 15, Problem 26

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05/18/2020

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Multiplication by Zero

This property states that any number multiplied by zero always results in zero. It is a fundamental rule in arithmetic that simplifies computations and helps in understanding the behavior of multiplication when one of the factors is zero.

Arithmetic Simplification

Simplifying expressions is an important skill in algebra and arithmetic that involves reducing expressions to their simplest forms. Recognizing properties like multiplication by zero allows for quick evaluation of expressions.

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