The 0 scalar multiplied by any vector equals the 0 vector.

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For any vector $v$, $0v=0_V$. Since $(0+0)v=0v+0v$, canceling $0v$ gives the result. The zero scalar and zero vector are different kinds of objects, even when both use the symbol $0$.

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