Question
complete the problem: -3a^0
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The expression \(-3a^0\) can be simplified by applying the property of exponents that states any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is equal to 1. Thus:
\[
a^0 = 1
\]
Now, substituting this into the expression gives:
\[
-3a^0 = -3 \cdot 1 = -3
\]
Therefore, the simplified result is:
\[
-3
\]
\[
a^0 = 1
\]
Now, substituting this into the expression gives:
\[
-3a^0 = -3 \cdot 1 = -3
\]
Therefore, the simplified result is:
\[
-3
\]