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Term A · Chapter 4 · Lesson 4

Multiplying and Dividing with 0 and 1

Explain identities involving zero and one, including why dividing by zero is undefined.

MATH-3A-C04-L0435–45 minutes · flexible

Today's challenge

Calculate 87 × 0, and explain why. Try your own method, then compare it with a model.

What you'll learn

  • Explain identities involving zero and one, including why dividing by zero is undefined.
  • Explain the connection between a diagram and a number sentence.
  • Solve a fresh application without step-by-step hints.

Before this lesson

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