SOLUTION: why is something raise to the power zero equal to one. for example 3^0=1 prove it .

Algebra ->  Test -> SOLUTION: why is something raise to the power zero equal to one. for example 3^0=1 prove it .       Log On


   

Question 13664: why is something raise to the power zero equal to one.
for example
3^0=1

prove it .
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well, one fundamental Rule for exponents is:

a%5Em%2Fa%5En+=+a%5E%28m-n%29

so, let m=n --> a%5Em%2Fa%5Em+=+a%5E%28m-m%29
--> 1+=+a%5E0

QED

jon.