College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Exercise Set 4.1 - Page 454: 84

Answer

Makes sense.

Work Step by Step

Makes sense because after every time it is reduced, it becomes half the size it was earlier. After $0$ reductions it has its original size (which is satisfied by raising it to the power of $0$), if we take that as a unit. Thus the statement makes sense.
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