Zero and Negative Exponents

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What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of zero?

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Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is equal to 1.

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What does a negative exponent indicate?

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A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the absolute value of the exponent.

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What is the rule for simplifying expressions with negative exponents?

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To simplify expressions with negative exponents, take the reciprocal of the base and change the sign of the exponent.

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