The Zero Power Rule of Exponents states that any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is equal to 1. However, in the expression you provided, \(2.3 + (-1.478)\), there are no exponents to apply the Zero Power Rule directly.
Instead, let's solve the expression arithmetic-wise:
\[ 2.3 + (-1.478) = 2.3 - 1.478 \]
Now, perform the subtraction:
Subtracting \(1.478\) from \(2.3\):
- Align the decimal points:
2.300
- 1.478
2. Perform the subtraction:
- From the thousandths: \\(0 - 8\\) (we need to borrow)
- From the hundredths: \\(0 - 7\\) (again, we need to borrow)
- From the tenths: \\(3 - 4\\) (also need to borrow)
After careful borrowing and adjusting, you will find:
\\[
2.3 - 1.478 = 0.822
\\]
Thus,
\\[
2.3 + (-1.478) = 0.822
\\]