0×36

0×36 is the arithmetic expression formed by multiplying zero by thirty-six, with the × symbol indicating multiplication. In standard arithmetic, the product of zero and any other number is zero. Therefore 0×36 = 0. This illustrates the zero property of multiplication: for any number a, a×0 = 0 and 0×a = 0.

Notation and interpretation: The × symbol is commonly used to denote multiplication in mathematics and printed text. In many programming languages, multiplication is represented by an asterisk (*) rather than ×. The sequence 0x36, by contrast, is a common hexadecimal literal (where 0x denotes base 16) and equals decimal 54. It is important not to confuse 0×36 with 0x36, as they have different meanings in mathematical notation and computer programming.

Base and representation: The zero product holds in any numeral system. In decimal, binary, hexadecimal, or other bases, the value of 0×36 remains zero, though the digits used to express the numbers will differ. The underlying arithmetic property is base-independent.

Applications: The expression is a straightforward example used to illustrate fundamental multiplicative properties in education and introductory algebra. It serves as a simple case for teaching why multiplying by zero yields zero and how zero behaves under multiplication.