Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 262: 23

Answer

9

Work Step by Step

We are asked to evaluate the expression $4x^{0}+5$. In general, $a^{0}=1$ when a does not equal 0. Therefore, $4x^{0}+5=4(1)+5=4+5=9$.
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