Question Which of the following shows the correct process of solving −4(3+12^0)+15^0 by generating an equivalent expression using the Zero Power Rule?

Answer 1

To solve −4(3+12^0)+15^0 using the Zero Power Rule, we need to simplify the exponent expressions 12^0 and 15^0 first.

The Zero Power Rule states that any non-zero number to the power of 0 is equal to 1.

So, we can rewrite the expression as −4(3+1)+1.

Next, we simplify the expression inside the parentheses.

3+1 equals 4, so we have −4(4)+1.

Finally, we multiply −4 by 4 and add 1, giving us the final answer of -16+1.