alleryStart learning →Rationals a,b have ab = 0. What follows?
AThe factors are both 1
BThe factors are equal
CBoth factors are nonzero
DAt least one factor is zero
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. At least one factor is zero
A product of two rational numbers is zero only if at least one factor is zero.
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