SOLUTION: I need help on this problem, I'm not sure if I have the steps right or if I'm doing something wrong. Any help is appreciated. :) "evaluate the expression" 5^0 + 8^1 5^0

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Question 629713: I need help on this problem, I'm not sure if I have the steps right or if I'm doing something wrong. Any help is appreciated. :)
"evaluate the expression"
5^0 + 8^1

5^0 is always a 1 so 1 + 8^1
then i make the 8^1 a fraction I think?
1 + 8^1/1
then i multiply so is the answer 1 64/1 ?
Is that true or false.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
5%5E0+%2B+8%5E1+=+1+%2B+8+=+9
Yes! a%5E0+=+1, however a%5E1+=+a