SOLUTION: Given that a/a = a^0 = 1 where a is a real number. Does this hold for all real numbers or should we add a disclaimer about a? If a disclaimer is needed, what should it say?

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Question 359446: Given that a/a = a^0 = 1 where a is a real number. Does this hold for all real numbers or should we add a disclaimer about a? If a disclaimer is needed, what should it say?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Any number to the power of zero = 1, as shown.
By convention,

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