which of the following is an equivalent expression to 1/2 (9 - 7^0) + ( - 29)^0? (1 point)

3 answers

The expression 7^0 equals 1, and (-29)^0 equals 1. Therefore, an equivalent expression would be:

1/2 (9 - 1) + 1

Simplifying further, we get:

1/2 (8) + 1

So the equivalent expression is:

4 + 1

Which equals 5.
which of the following is an equivalent expression to 1/2 (9 - 7^0) + ( - 29)^0? (1 point)

A.1/2 (9 - 1) - 1

B.1/2 (9 - 1) + 1

C.1/2 (9 - 1) + 0

D.1/2 (2) + 1
To solve this problem, we need to simplify the given expression step by step.

First, we need to evaluate the exponent 7^0, which equals 1.

Next, we need to evaluate the exponent (-29)^0, which also equals 1.

Thus, our expression becomes:

1/2 (9 - 1) + 1

Now, we can simplify the expression inside the parentheses:

1/2 (8) + 1

Multiplying 1/2 by 8, we get:

4 + 1

Combining like terms, our final simplified expression is:

5

Therefore, the correct answer is not listed among the options provided.