Advanced MathEasyValue of an exponential function at zero
Advanced Math practice question
For the function f(x) = 5ˣ, which of the following is the value of f(0)?
- A. 1Correct
- B. 0
- C. 5
- D. Undefined
Answer: A. 1
Any nonzero number raised to the power 0 is 1.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. 0
- 5⁰ is not 0.
- C. 5
- 5 is f(1).
- D. Undefined
- 5⁰ is defined and equals 1.
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