Question

Apply the Zero Power Rule of Integer Exponents to solve 2.3+(−1.478)0 .

Answer 1

The Zero Power Rule states that any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is equal to 1.

In the expression \(2.3 + (-1.478)^0\):

1. First, apply the Zero Power Rule to \((-1.478)^0\):
\[
(-1.478)^0 = 1
\]

2. Now substitute this back into the original expression:
\[
2.3 + (-1.478)^0 = 2.3 + 1
\]

3. Finally, perform the addition:
\[
2.3 + 1 = 3.3
\]

So, the final answer is \(\boxed{3.3}\).