Algebra 1 · Polynomials & Exponents
Zero Exponent
Algebra 1 · Polynomials & Exponents
Definition
The zero exponent rule states that any nonzero number raised to the power of 0 equals 1.
Examples
- 5^0 = 1.
- x^0 = 1 for any nonzero x.
Key rule
Anything nonzero to the zero power is 1.
Memory hook
Zero exponent - the answer is always 1.