Use the zero-exponent rule to simplify the following expression.

Question

Use the zero-exponent rule to simplify the following expression.

 

-3^0 -(-3)^0

 

-3^0 -(-3)^0 = ?

Answer 1

Use the zero-exponent rule to simplify -3⁰ -(-3)⁰

• Any number raised to the zero power is equal to 1
• Remember, if the - is outside of the parentheses you apply it after the exponent; if the - is inside the parentheses, you include it with the number.
• For example, -2² = -(2)(2) = -4, but (-2)² = (-2)(-2) = 4

-3⁰ -(-3)⁰

-1 - 1 = -2

Answer 2

(-1)(3^0) - (-3)^0 = -1 - 1 = -2

 

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Answer 3

-3 ^ 0 - ( -3 ^0) =

   1   - ( 1) = 0