Algebra 1

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ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 7 - Exponents and Exponential Functions - 7-1 Zero and Negative Exponents - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 417: 17

Answer

$1$

Work Step by Step

We want to simplify the expression: $\frac{1}{2^0}$ The zero as an exponent rule states that for every nonzero number $a$, $a^0=1$. Using this rule, we can simplify this expression to $\frac{1}{1}$. Next, we divide to get $1$.
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