Question

If (5^0)^x = 1, what are the possible values of x? Explain your answer. (5 points)

Answer 1

0 or 1

Explanation:

since 5^0=1

(5^0)^x=1^x

we know that a^0=1

therefore x=0-------(1)

also 1^1=1

therefore x=1------------(2)

from(1) and(2)

x=0 or x=1