Apply the Zero Power Rule to create an equivalent expression to (−20)^0 + 1/2(18−6^0) (2 points)

Answer 1

The Zero Power Rule states that any number (except 0) raised to the power of 0 is equal to 1.

Using this rule, we can apply it to the expression:

(-20)^0 + 1/2(18 - 6^0)

Since (-20)^0 is equal to 1, we can simplify the expression:

1 + 1/2(18 - 1)

Simplifying further:

1 + 1/2(17)

Multiplying 1/2 by 17:

1 + 17/2

Adding the fractions:

1 + 8.5

Simplifying the sum:

9.5

Therefore, the equivalent expression is 9.5.