Zero Exponent Rule

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What is the Zero Exponent Rule?

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The Zero Exponent Rule states that any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals one.

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What is the value of (-5)^0?

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(-5)^0 = 1.

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What is the value of 5^0?

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5^0 = 1.

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What is the value of (3x)^0?

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(3x)^0 = 1.

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What is the result of anything raised to the power of zero?

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Anything raised to the power of zero is always 1.

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What is the value of (5^3 * x^2 * y^4)^0?

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(5^3 * x^2 * y^4)^0 = 1.

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Can zero be raised to the power of zero?

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The expression 0^0 is considered indeterminate in mathematics.

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What happens to the base when it is raised to the power of zero?

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The base becomes irrelevant; the result is always 1 as long as the base is not zero.

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Is the Zero Exponent Rule applicable to negative numbers?

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Yes, the Zero Exponent Rule applies to negative numbers as well, as long as they are not zero.

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What is an example of the Zero Exponent Rule in use?

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An example is: (-2)^0 = 1.