Which of the following shows the correct process of solving -3^0+4.5?
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To solve the expression -3^0 + 4.5, we'll follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) which stands for Parentheses (Brackets), Exponents (Orders/Raise to a power), Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).
However, there is only one operation in this expression - exponentiation. So we'll start by evaluating the exponent:
-3^0 + 4.5
According to the exponentiation rule, any number raised to the power of 0 is equal to 1.So, -3^0 becomes -3^0 = -1.
Now we can rewrite the expression as:
-1 + 4.5
To continue solving, we perform the addition operation:
-1 + 4.5 = 3.5
Therefore, the correct process of solving -3^0 + 4.5 is:
D) -1 + 4.5 = 3.5