SOLUTION: I am having a hard time learning how to simplify 11 to the Zero power. I am suppose to explain what 4 to the 3rd power means and what 4*3 means, assume we're talking about fours?

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Question 799075: I am having a hard time learning how to simplify 11 to the Zero power. I am suppose to explain what 4 to the 3rd power means and what 4*3 means, assume we're talking about fours?
Can anyone help me understand.
Amaya

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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I am having a hard time learning how to simplify 11 to the Zero power. I am suppose to explain what 4 to the 3rd power means and what 4*3 means, assume we're talking about fours?
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11^0 means 11 is divided by itself.
11/11 = 11^0 = 1
So the answer is "1".
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4^3 means 4*4*4
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Cheers,
Stan H.