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

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

So, applying the Zero Power Rule, we can simplify the given expression:

= -4(3 + 1) + 1

= -4(4) + 1

= -16 + 1

= -15