Zero Power Rule of Exponents Quick Check
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Question
Which of the following is an equivalent expression to 12(9−70)+(−29)0? (1 point)
Responses
12(2)+1
Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction left parenthesis 2 right parenthesis plus 1
12(9−1)+1
Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction left parenthesis 9 minus 1 right parenthesis plus 1
12(9−1)−1
Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction left parenthesis 9 minus 1 right parenthesis minus 1
12(9−0)+0
The correct answer is: 12(9−0)+0
To simplify the expression 12(9−70)+(−29)0, follow these steps:
Step 1: Simplify inside the parentheses.
9 - 70 = -61
Step 2: Simplify the multiplication.
12 * (-61) = -732
Step 3: Simplify the addition.
-732 + (-29)0 = -732 + 0 = -732
Therefore, an equivalent expression to 12(9−70)+(−29)0 is -732.