Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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Exercise 49 Page 70

Result: 0
Justification: See solution.

Practice makes perfect

We are asked to simplify the given expression. (4/3 *0)* (- 20) We will begin by first evaluating the expression inside the parentheses. In this case, we are going to apply the Zero Property of Multiplication. This property tells us that the product of any number and zero always equals zero.

Operation Before Simplification After Simplification
Zero Property of Multiplication ( 4/3 * 0)* (- 20) 0* (- 20)
Zero Property of Multiplication 0* (- 20) 0

The given expression equals 0.