How do I prove that any number raised to the power of zero is equal to one?

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How do I prove that any number raised to the power of zero is equal to one?

2006-12-14 12:35:05 · 3 answers · asked by Panda M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching

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I am not sure you can really prove it to someone in algebra. They automatically think the answer is 0 instead of 1. The best thing to do is to keep repeating this over and over. Drill it into their heads.

2006-12-14 14:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

that's a tricky one you just HAVE to remember.. i'm taking algebra right now and i'm not really sure why that is.. i think you'd confuse the kids more if you explained. i love my teacher she's the only math teacher where i actually get things and they stick but this was hard for her to explain too.

2006-12-14 20:52:57 · answer #2 · answered by angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

x^0=x^(n-n)=(x^n)/(x^n)=1

2006-12-14 23:25:12 · answer #3 · answered by fcas80 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋