alleryWhich statement about 0 and 1 in multiplication is correct?
A0 keeps a number, 1 makes it 0
B1 keeps a number, 0 makes it 0
CBoth turn the number to 0
DBoth leave the number alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1 keeps a number, 0 makes it 0
1. Multiplying by 1 is the identity property.
2. Multiplying by 0 is the zero property.
3. Mixing them up is a common slip.
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