SOLUTION: I am doing something wrong. PLease help me. Simplify each expression: a. ( -10 )^0 b. 400X^0

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Question 49911: I am doing something wrong. PLease help me.
Simplify each expression:
a. ( -10 )^0
b. 400X^0

Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a.) (-10)^0 = 1
b.) 400x^0 = 400(1) = 400
Anything to the power of zero is one.