shows the correct process of solving −3^0+4.5

Answer 1

To solve the expression −3^0 + 4.5, we follow the order of operations, which is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Since we don't have parentheses or multiplication/division operations, we focus on the exponentiation (Exponents).

Now, the exponent rule states that any number raised to the power of 0 is equal to 1. So, −3^0 becomes −3^0 = −1.

Now, we can rewrite the expression as −1 + 4.5.

Finally, adding -1 and 4.5, we get:

−1 + 4.5 = 3.5.

Therefore, the correct value of the expression −3^0 + 4.5 is 3.5.