Question

Select the correct answer.

If xy = 0, what must be true about either x or y?
O A.
OB.
O c.
O D.
Either x or y must equal 1.
Neither x nor y can equal 0.
Either x or y must equal 0.
Both x and y must equal 0.

Answer 1

Either x or y would equal zero, because it is multiplication. Only x or y would have to equal 0 in order for that equation to equal 0.

Answer 2

if xy=0, then either x or y must be equal to 0

Explanation: