SOLUTION: when we multiply 37 x 26 by using the standard multiplication algorithm, we start the second line by writing a zero: 37 x26

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Question 188837: when we multiply 37 x 26 by using the standard multiplication algorithm, we start the second line by writing a zero: 37
x26
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222
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Explain why we place this zero in the second line?
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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Because 'when you write the second line' you are trying to multiply 37 by 20. Adding in the 'zero' takes care of the 0 in the 20. Then you continue by multiplying 37 by 2.