Evaluate (-2)^0

Problem

(−2)0

Solution

1. Identify the base and the exponent in the expression. The base is −2 and the exponent is 0

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

3. Conclude that since −2 is not zero, the result of the expression is 1

Final Answer

(−2)0=1

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