To solve the expression \(-3^0 + 4.5\), you can follow these steps:
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Evaluate the exponent: The expression \(-3^0\) means to evaluate \(-3\) raised to the power of \(0\). Any non-zero number raised to the power of \(0\) is \(1\). \[ -3^0 = 1 \]
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Add the results: Now, you need to add \(4.5\) to \(1\): \[ 1 + 4.5 = 5.5 \]
So, the final result of \(-3^0 + 4.5\) is \(5.5\).