If I multiply any number by 1 whole, my product will be:

Let a = any number

So, 1 times a = a.

In other words, any number times 1 = any number.

Two samples:

1. 45 x 1 = 45

2. -567 x 1 = -567

Understand?

the product will be the same number

for example: 8×1 = 8

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