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does 4 to the 0 power = 0?

 Jan 12, 2017

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There is a reason :)

 

Think about this

 

\(4^2\div 4^2 = 4^{2-2}=4^0 \qquad \text {I have used the index laws}\)

 

but

 

\(4^2 \div 4^2 = 16\div 16 = 1\)

 

therefore

 

\(4^0=1\)

 Jan 13, 2017
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4 to the zeroth power equals 1

 Jan 13, 2017
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It equals 1. Anything to the 0th power is 1. I don't know why, there really isn't a reason.

 Jan 13, 2017
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There is a reason :)

 

Think about this

 

\(4^2\div 4^2 = 4^{2-2}=4^0 \qquad \text {I have used the index laws}\)

 

but

 

\(4^2 \div 4^2 = 16\div 16 = 1\)

 

therefore

 

\(4^0=1\)

Melody Jan 13, 2017
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No, Melody.....you are incorrect.....there is no reason.....LOL!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

cool cool cool

 Jan 13, 2017
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LOL

Oh ok whatever you say Chris   angel

Melody  Jan 13, 2017

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