Question

Okay, this might be a stupid question. But if a number has an exponent of 0... would it be zero? Or would it stay the same number?

Answer 1

it becomes 1

Answer 2

really? 1?? how?
WHY DOES MATH DO THIS TO ME D:

Answer 3

don't ask, just obey haha. Maths is just often a very theoretical subject, stuff doesn't make sense in the real world but it makes perfect sense in the Maths one.

Answer 4

no it will equal to one . whenever there's a zero in an exponent for example: 5^0 it will equal to one. thats what @WTFork said since i got beaten to it lol

Answer 5

you mean @sam1194 ? :)
well, okay!! that really doesn't make sense at all, but thanks guys! I appreciate the help! I'd give you BOTH medals if I could.

(Also, if anybody has an explanation for me as to why this is true, that would be awesome. Purely to satisfy my curiosity. :P)

Answer 6

@WTFork
"(Also, if anybody has an explanation for me as to why this is true, that would be awesome. Purely to satisfy my curiosity. :P)"

Because Maths :P

Answer 7

Bahaha. Thanks. ;D

Answer 8

haha @sam1194 yes i mest up lol

Answer 9

@WTFork go on youtube and look for the answer to your curiosity :) i would give you a link to it but i dont know any

Answer 10

okay, good idea! thank you! :)

Answer 11

youre welcome :)