Evaluate 112^0: Understanding the Zero Exponent Rule

Think about the division pattern: $112^3 ÷ 112^1 = 112^2$, $112^2 ÷ 112^1 = 112^1$, $112^1 ÷ 112^1 = 112^0$. Since any number divided by itself equals 1, we get $112^0 = 1$!

Yes! The zero exponent rule works for any non-zero number. So $(-5)^0 = 1$ and $(-112)^0 = 1$. The only exception is $0^0$, which is undefined.

$0^0$ is undefined in most contexts because it leads to mathematical contradictions. Remember the zero exponent rule only applies to non-zero bases!

Completely different! $112^0$ means "112 raised to the zero power" which equals 1. But $0 × 112$ means "zero times 112" which equals 0. The position of zero matters!

Absolutely! Most calculators have an exponent button (usually ^ or **). Type 112^0 and you'll get 1, confirming the zero exponent rule works perfectly.