Evaluate -(2)^0

Problem

−(2)0

Solution

1. Identify the order of operations, which dictates that the exponent must be applied to the base before the negation.

2. Apply the zero exponent rule, which states that any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is equal to 1

3. Evaluate the power part of the expression.

2=1

4. Apply the negative sign to the result of the exponentiation.

−(1)=−1

Final Answer

−(2)0=−1

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