Understanding Zero Power

What happens to the value of a number when its power is decreased by one?

• It remains the same.

• It becomes twice as large.

• It becomes ten times smaller.

• It becomes five times smaller.

What is the result of 5 raised to the zero power?

• 10

• 5

• 1

• 0

How is 5 to the negative first power calculated?

• By adding 5 to itself.

• By subtracting 5 from itself.

• By dividing 1 by 5.

• By multiplying 5 by itself.

What is the equivalent of any number raised to the zero power?

• The number itself.

• Zero.

• The number divided by itself.

• The number multiplied by zero.

If 7 is raised to the zero power, what is the result?

• 7

• 0

• 1

• 49