Which of the following is an equivalent expression to 1/2(9-7^0) + (-29)^0

Answer 1

To simplify the expression, we need to simplify the expressions inside the parentheses first.

First, let's simplify 7^0. Any number raised to the power of 0 is equal to 1. So, 7^0 = 1.

Next, let's simplify (-29)^0. Any number raised to the power of 0 is also equal to 1. So, (-29)^0 = 1.

Now, our expression becomes 1/2(9 - 1) + 1.

Inside the parentheses, 9 - 1 = 8.

So, the expression simplifies to 1/2(8) + 1.

1/2(8) is equal to 4.

Therefore, the equivalent expression is 4 + 1.

This simplifies to 5.