Use your calculator to perform each calculation and observe the answers. Use inductive reasoning to determine which statement is true.
-19 × 0 ; -8 × 0 ; 3.075 × 0 ; -0.185 × 0
A)Multiplying a number by 0 gives a result of 0 .
B)Multiplying a number by 0 leaves the number unchanged.
C)Multiplying a number by 0 gives a result of 1.
D)Multiplying a number by 0 gives an error message on a calculator.

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Multiplying any number by 0 always results in 0, regardless of whether the original number is positive, negative, whole, or decimal.

Use Your Calculator to Perform Each Calculation and Observe the Answers