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Yes. If a x b = 0 then either a = 0, b = 0, or a = b = 0.

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Q: If the product of two numbers is 0 does one of the numbers have to be 0?
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When would you get a smaller product when multiplying two rational numbers?

The product of two rational numbers, X and Y, is smaller than either of them if both are between 0 and 1.


Are zero and one composite or prime?

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Which one is the smallest possible product of 2 different prime numbers 0356?

I'll take this question to mean: "What is the smallest possible product of two different prime numbers?" # 0 # 3 # 5 # 6 You've provided two requirements: # The number must have two factors. # Both factors must be prime. Let's break down the following into possible factors: 0 = 0 3 = 3 * 1 5 = 5 * 1 6 = 1 * 6, 2 * 3 Since neither 0 nor 1 are prime numbers, we're left with only one option. 2 * 3 = 6


If the difference between two whole numbers is 5 and their product is 6800 what are the two numbers?

Two numbers with a difference of 5 have a product of 6800. x and (x + 5) are our numbers. Let's multiply them together. (x) (x+5) = x2 + 5x That is equal to the 6800 specified. x2 + 5x = 6800 >> x2 + 5x - 6800 = 0 (x + 85) (x - 80) = 0 x + 85 = 0, so x = -85 (this in not a correct answer - it has the wrong sign) x - 80 = 0, so x = 80 (a correct answer, and one of the two numbers we need) Since x = 80, x + 5 = 85 Our numbers are 80 and 85. Let's check. 80 times 85 = 6800. Our work checks.


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Is the product of two numbers is always greater than either number. a math question.?

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What is the LCM of two numbers if their GCF is 5 and their product is 1296?

As a general principle, you can find the LCM of two numbers by dividing their product by their GCF. This one won't work. The product of any two numbers with 5 as a common factor would have to end in 5 or 0.


How do you find the product of two numbers when one is 0?

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How do you compare the product of the LCM and GCF of two numbers with the product of the two numbers?

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What two numbers have a greater total than product?

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