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Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by nonut: 2:43pm On Jan 14, 2021
eddynaira125:
This are mathematical laws that u should obey,


U can't ask God y thou shall not kill



2*3= lll lll. Three in two places

0*3 =. Means 3 in zero places

That's is y we arrive there as our final ans
You'll make a good tutor.
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by adanny01(m): 2:44pm On Jan 14, 2021
BobFischer:
Why is any any number multiply by zero is equal to zero?

10 x 0 = 0
100 x 0 = 0
1000 x 0 = 0

If i have 100 oranges on a table and i multiply it by zero. Why do i suddenly have zero?

100 oranges X 0 = 0
1000 pears X 0 = 0


front page please
mathematicians in the house please gather.

It's like saying, I have built a house but need a foundation for it.

Your have to differentiate what is real and what is abstract.

In the real sense, you can't have a house without a foundation but in abstract you can.

In real maths, 1 real orange cannot be multiplied by zero because the multiplier if zero does not exist. The multiplier could be people, baskets etc these multiplier has to exist so cannot be zero.

Another way to explain it is, 1 orange x 0 people means the event never happened or will never happen. This means the event is just abstract.

Zero is abstract and means nothing in real life. In fact, there is no zero in real life
it is totally abstract.

You can press a horn 1 beep or 2 beep but 0 beep means you never pressed the horn.

Zero is just a concept.
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by TheGoodJoe(m): 2:44pm On Jan 14, 2021
mu2sa2:
What of if I have 3 apples. If I try to multiply the 3 apples 0 times, I will still have 3 apples, not 0 apples.

The three apples are not a result of a product.

Think of Product. What will you produce.

If there are three people and you want to share 10 apples to each of them.

At this case, there is no owning.

That is where you people are missing it. How many apples will you bring?

3 X 10 = 30.


If there are three people and there are no apples to share to them, how many apples will you bring? Zero.

3 X 0 = 0.


Use if there are, instead of if you have. Multiplication is about forecasting. Not having.
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by TheGoodJoe(m): 2:45pm On Jan 14, 2021
nonut:

You'll make a good tutor.

On the contrary, he is a terrible teacher.
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by fayomim: 2:46pm On Jan 14, 2021
Foolish question

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Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by koning: 2:46pm On Jan 14, 2021
TheGoodJoe:


Think of Product.

If you have 100 cows, you have 100 cows. If they don't produce any milk, it is zero product. Zero milk. As you get that, you understand.

If you have no money to share. Even if you have a good mind to share money to 10,000 people, you can only produce zero money.

Multiplication is about finding the PRODUCT.



What you wrote is absurd. I will not go into detail. Just to let you know that the product should be Calf/Cow. NOT milk. Read what you wrote and think harder.
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by TheGoodJoe(m): 2:47pm On Jan 14, 2021
fayomim:
Foolish question

I disagree. It is a very intelligent question.
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by TheGoodJoe(m): 2:48pm On Jan 14, 2021
koning:




What you wrote is absurd. I will not go into detail. Just to let you know that the product should be Calf/Cow. NOT milk. Read what you wrote and think harder.

Jars of Milk. Or gallons of Milk. Does that make it less absurd?

Get the point. Multiplication is about product.

Not the Mulitiplicand or Multiplier.

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Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by Aucun(m): 2:49pm On Jan 14, 2021
mu2sa2:
Your example is logical: 3×7 is the same as 7×3 i.e seven multiplied by three is exactly three multiplied by seven. But 7×0 and 0x7 which in mathematics yield the same result are illogical e.g 0 naira x 7 is still 0 naira, but 7 naira x 0 naira still leaves 7 naira intact, therefore the maths defies logic.

Apologies again!
But you sound biased, I don't know why.

When it's other numbers, it's logical... when it's 0, it's illogical? How so?

Also, I feel you're too engrossed with yourself. When they say you should multiply your 7naira by any amount, the outcome is an objective, worldwide truth, not about "you" anymore. Ofcourse your 7naira is still with you (no one is gonna take that), but the product/outcome when multiplied by 0 = 0.

Take for instance, you use it for an investment. In one company, you invest 7naira and they promise you an ROI of x2, while in another coy, they promise you nothing, like you will get nothing at the end of the day i.e. ROI of 0.
At the end of the investments tenures, you will get 7 x 2 = 14naira from one end, but from the other end, you will get 7 x 0 = 0
Remember they promised you b4.

Stop thinking that the whole scenarios's about you alone. Widen your imagination!
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by Organs(m): 2:49pm On Jan 14, 2021
proxitaly:
Buhari (something) x Buhari brain (empty or nothing) = nothing
That is why even 1000 tenures of Buhari will leave Naija empty or even worse off. You grab?

I am not a Buhari 2nd term supporter, however, he rose to become a General in the Nigerian Army, he was Minister, Governor, Head of so many Military commands and Head of States. He has had different ogas, and commanded He also is President today and that is for a man that is "Nothing", Bros, you, your father, your grandfather, who has achieved, a quarter, i repeat, a quarter, of his accomplishments?
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by YakubuA: 2:49pm On Jan 14, 2021
rottennaija:


If you are saying nothing comes from nothing, where did God come from? And if everything has a creator, who created God?


You are getting it wrong. God created the Universe and also the laws of the Universe. The laws of the Universe apply only inside the Universe. The laws of the Universe do not apply to God because God is outside the Universe.

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Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by bigdot1759(m): 2:50pm On Jan 14, 2021
BobFischer:


yet the sun stand on nothing

yet the sun stand on nothing
U dey mind those FOOLISH OYINBO NI
even sky wet no get any stand dey they over 5000yrs nothing happened, oyinbo education and lie be like stove and kerosene
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by TheGoodJoe(m): 2:52pm On Jan 14, 2021
Organs:


I am not a Buhari 2nd term supporter, however, he rose to become a General in the Nigerian Army, he was Minister, Governor, Head of so many Military commands and Head of States. He has had different ogas, and commanded He also is President today and that is for a man that is "Nothing", Bros, you, your father, your grandfather, who has achieved, a quarter, i repeat, a quarter, of his accomplishments?

Buhari was pushed. That is the fact. I doubt he merited most he gained.

From getting into NDA with a failed waec etc.

If people are pushed and helped through life, they will achieve a lot. The man does not have what it takes to achieve what he had. Just sentiments like a lot of his appointments he dashed out.

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Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by Casper21: 2:52pm On Jan 14, 2021
Mathematics was created by man and these rules were set in place. Buh lemme give a lay man explanation.
When I have 1000naira and someone borrows me 1000naira and I give it to the person, what do I have left=0
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by pquaver(m): 2:52pm On Jan 14, 2021
BobFischer:


mind you
0 * 3 and
3 * 0 are two different statement.

0 (nothing) * 3 (something) = 0 (nothing)


3 (something) * 0 (nothing) = 0 (nothing).

why isnt it
3 * 0 = 3
0 * 3 = 0

Because 3*0 means you actually bring 3(something) but you no go do the thing again (0) nothing wetin e go be? Example I give you 3 oranges at no time (0) that means I didn't end up giving it to you. How many oranges I give you? Is it not 0? That is how I can explain it for you op..

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Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by MightySparrow: 2:53pm On Jan 14, 2021
The OP has posted a thought provoking topic. however, the concept of 0 in mathematics is not as easy, otherwise, 0 after other nos would be meaningless e.g 10000000 or 10 or5000. mathematiclaly, there will be a proof for 0. I really have learnt alot from you guys.
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by PrettySmart(m): 2:54pm On Jan 14, 2021
Multiplication doesn't deal with what you have already, but the PRODUCT of what you have...

Just like in chemistry, we have reactants and products...

Take your eyes off what you have, and consider the end result...

I have 0 oranges, and I wish I could take three oranges at a time... My stomach would still be empty. That's the product

I have 3 oranges and I didn't take any of it... My stomach would still be empty... That's the product!

The product/end result of your values decides everything.

Ps: If you cook two cups of rice, the measure of the rice in that pot won't be two cups oo, haven't you wondered what brought about the increase?

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Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by doubleportion: 2:57pm On Jan 14, 2021
It's not magic, it's logic, if you didn't understand, don't worry yourself just accept it that way. Shikena!

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Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by Xfuzzy(m): 2:57pm On Jan 14, 2021
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Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by Dtruthspeaker: 2:57pm On Jan 14, 2021
Magmata:


Ah!

And l'm here thinking I've made some meaningful contribution.

Well, such is life, we see better through others.

Oh Please, do not take it the wrong way. You indeed made meaningful contribution only that I was simply expressing the fact that idid not like it because It is not true.
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by pquaver(m): 2:57pm On Jan 14, 2021
TheGoodJoe:


Buhari was pushed. That is the fact. I doubt he merited most he gained.

From getting into NDA with a failed waec etc.

If people are pushed and helped through life, they will achieve a lot. The man does not have what it takes to achieve what he had. Just sentiments like a lot of his appointments he dashed out.

Who pushed him? Can you tell us the name of his father and his rank in the the Nigeria army or should I say British army.. He was pushed to major General, governor of northeastern state, petroleum minister, head of state and president. Oga you are an embodiement of failure if Buhari a dullard can achieve all this and yet you, your father and no one in your ancestry has become a know name in Nigeria.. They highest they produced is a Nairaland commentators yet a dullard sits ad president.. That means say you na dullardeen oooo...
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by cuteboy2: 2:58pm On Jan 14, 2021
In multiplication, this is what you are doing:

100 x 0 = Add 100 in zero places ( don't use 100 in the multiplication operation). Nothing + Nothing. Ans: 0

100 x 1 = Add 100 in one place. Ans: 100

100 x 2 = Add 100 in two places. Ans: 200

100 x 3 = Add 100 in 3 places. Ans: 300

And so on....


Another way of looking at it is. Is to add whatever is in the bracket

100 x 0: Add (). Ans = 0
100 x 1: Add (100). Ans = 100
100 x 2: Add (100, 100). Ans = 200
100 x 3: Add (100, 100, 100). Ans = 300
100 x 4: Add (100, 100, 100, 100). Ans = 400
Etc

I hope this helps the understanding


BobFischer:
Why is any any number multiply by zero is equal to zero?

10 x 0 = 0
100 x 0 = 0
1000 x 0 = 0

If i have 100 oranges on a table and i multiply it by zero. Why do i suddenly have zero?

100 oranges X 0 = 0
1000 pears X 0 = 0


front page please
mathematicians in the house please gather.
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by uracefriend(m): 3:00pm On Jan 14, 2021
Zero is actually a devourer
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by Motion123(m): 3:01pm On Jan 14, 2021
BobFischer:


mind you
0 * 3 and
3 * 0 are two different statement.

0 (nothing) * 3 (something) = 0 (nothing)


3 (something) * 0 (nothing) = 0 (nothing).

why isnt it
3 * 0 = 3
0 * 3 = 0


Multiplication is commutative, that is;
3 * 0 = 0 * 3, it means both are the same and the result is 0
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by mu2sa2: 3:02pm On Jan 14, 2021
Aucun:


Apologies again!
But you sound biased, I don't know why.

When it's other numbers, it's logical... when it's 0, it's illogical? How so?

Also, I feel you're too engrossed with yourself. When they say you should multiply your 7naira by any amount, the outcome is an objective, worldwide truth, not about "you" anymore. Ofcourse your 7naira is still with you (no one is gonna take that), but the product/outcome when multiplied by 0 = 0.

Take for instance, you use it for an investment. In one company, you invest 7naira and they promise you an ROI of x2, while in another coy, they promise you nothing, like you will get nothing at the end of the day i.e. ROI of 0.
At the end of the investments tenures, you will get 7 x 2 = 14naira from one end, but from the other end, you will get 7 x 0 = 0
Remember they promised you b4.

Stop thinking that the whole scenarios's about you alone. Widen your imagination!
I'm still saying the maths is illogical, not necessarily wrong. If you have something and what you wanted to do with it is impossible, that something will still remain with you. I want to multiply my 2 cars in hand and I wasn't able to, will the 2 cars disappear?
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by TheGoodJoe(m): 3:04pm On Jan 14, 2021
pquaver:


Who pushed him? Can you tell us the name of his father and his rank in the the Nigeria army or should I say British army.. He was pushed to major General, governor of northeastern state, petroleum minister, head of state and president. Oga you are an embodiement of failure if Buhari a dullard can achieve all this and yet you, your father and no one in your ancestry has become a know name in Nigeria.. They highest they produced is a Nairaland commentators yet a dullard sits ad president.. That means say you na dullardeen oooo...

Stop arguing what you don't know. Buhari was pushed. Aided to achieve beyond his capacity.

Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by nonut: 3:04pm On Jan 14, 2021
TheGoodJoe:


On the contrary, he is a terrible teacher.
He made the explanation as simple as it could be.
If he's not a good tutor, I don't know who is.
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by Dtruthspeaker: 3:05pm On Jan 14, 2021
TheGoodJoe:


From the image, you are not counting the 15 or 2. What is the concern is what is produced.

If you are not considering the 15 and the 2 you would NEVER HAVE 30.

You would simply be presenting 30 "Boom!" out of the sky, just like that. Then reasonable person shall say "ok, what happened to the 30? And what shall do you want us to do with the 30?

But this is not so when we see the 15 and the 2. Surely we shall see the connection that 2 in 15 places is 30 And 15 in 2 places is Also 30!
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by Aucun(m): 3:05pm On Jan 14, 2021
mu2sa2:
I'm still saying the maths is illogical, not necessarily wrong. If you have something and what you wanted to do with it is impossible, that something will still remain with you. I want to multiply my 2 cars in hand and I wasn't able to, will the 2 cars disappear?

Then you didn't multiply them naa...

You're taking this thing too personal!

Once you do(multiply the item), even you, yourself, will confirm the outcome!
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by adanny01(m): 3:05pm On Jan 14, 2021
smartty68:
0 * 10 oranges at hand = 10 oranges... Reasons being that the oranges won't mysteriously disappear from my hand...

Imagine multiplying the 6 luggage bags by 0 and yet the load from the luggage still on you...

That will be wrong.

The right answer is still a flat zero.

Imagine it this way, zero is a virus or magic that causes real things to disappear.

In real life, imagine the situation where you will need to multiply, 10oranges by zero. That real situation doesn't exist because zero doesn't exist in the real.

You have 10 oranges,

10 oranges x ? = nothing

You will find out that there is nothing that can be multiplied to 10oranges for them to become nothing.

i.e 10 oranges x nothing = nothing

But 10 oranges x something = something
You
Re: Why Is Any Number Multiplied By Zero Equals To Zero? by teepain: 3:05pm On Jan 14, 2021
Basically, multiplication means to add a number of times.

For instance, 3x7 means 3 times 7. The 3 times 7 actually means 3 times (we add) 7.

Hence, 7x3 = 7 + 7 + 7 = 21.

In the same vein, 5 x 0, means 5 times we add 0 or add 0 in 5 places.

Hence, 5 x 0 = 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 0

Because of the commutative law of multiplication, which states that the order in which a set of numbers are multiplied does not affect their product,

5 x 0 = 0 x 5

Therefore, regardless of the order you will have zero as your answer if you multiplied any number by zero.

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