👉 In algebra, a "zapateo" is an operation or expression that results from multiplying a variable by 0. It's often used in the context of solving equations with variables in their own terms. For example, if you have an equation like x + y = 10 and want to solve for x, you might multiply both sides by some constant (like 2) to get rid of the term that appears on one side of the equation: x
2 + y