Algebra 1 · Polynomials & Exponents

Zero Exponent

Algebra 1 · Polynomials & Exponents

Definition

The zero exponent rule states that any nonzero number raised to the power of 0 equals 1.

Examples

  • 5^0 = 1.
  • x^0 = 1 for any nonzero x.

Key rule

Anything nonzero to the zero power is 1.

Memory hook

Zero exponent - the answer is always 1.