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Multiplying by 0 always gives you 0! Itâs like having an empty treasure chestâno matter how many keys you have, thereâs nothing inside!
When we multiply any number by 0, the answer is always zero. Why? Because multiplying means adding groups of things together. But if you have ZERO groups, no matter whatâs in them, you still end up with... NOTHING!
First comes 5, then comes 0⌠Multiply them together and what do you know? You get ZERO! đ
Next comes 10, big and bold, times 0 makes it turn to goldâwell, actually, zero again! đ
And guess what? Even a million times 0 equals... yup, you guessed itâZERO!
Imagine you have 3 toy cars. Now imagine your mom says she will give you 0 more toy cars. How many
toy cars do you have now?
Thatâs right! You still only have 3, because adding
ânothingâ doesnât change anything. So:
3 Ă 0 = 0
Teaching multiplication by 0 can be fun! Use real-life examples like cookies or toys. Show that when
you take away all the groups (or donât add any), youâre left with zero. Repeat phrases like:
- âZero times anything is ALWAYS zero!â
- âIf you start with nothing, youâll end with nothing too.â
Encourage kids to sing along or clap while saying these rhymesâit helps them remember!
đ Wow! Youâre a math superstar! đ
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