To solve the expression \( -4(3 + 12^0) + 15^0 \) using the Zero Power Rule, we first need to evaluate any terms raised to the power of zero. According to the Zero Power Rule, any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals 1.
- Evaluate \( 12^0 = 1 \).
- Evaluate \( 15^0 = 1 \).
Now, substitute these values back into the expression: \[ -4(3 + 1) + 1 \] Simplify inside the parentheses: \[ -4(4) + 1 \] Multiply: \[ -16 + 1 \] Finally, combine the terms: \[ -15 \]
The correct process is found in the response: \[ −4(3+12^0)+15^0=−4(3+1)+1=−4⋅4+1=−16+1=−15 \]
So the final answer is \( -15 \).