Consider the following operations: 7 + 0 and 7 x 0. Which of the following statements is true?
Options
A
Both operations result in 7.
B
Both operations result in 0.
C
and .
D
and .
Answer & Analysis
Answer
C
Analysis
Question Analysis
This question tests the understanding of the identity properties of addition and multiplication for whole numbers.
Key Concept Explanation
The additive identity property states that adding zero to any whole number does not change its value: . The multiplicative identity property states that multiplying any whole number by zero results in zero: .
Step-by-step Solution
1. Evaluate : According to the additive identity property, .
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