Question

Evaluate m^0 - n^2 for m = 2 and n = -1.

A. -1
B. 0
C. 1

Answer 1

B) 0

Explanation:

Answer 2

When the exponent is 0, it will always equal 1.

For example:

`x^0=1`

`3^0=1`

Since you know the values of m and n, substitute/plug it into the equation:

`m^0-n^2` Plug in 2 into "m" since m = 2, and plug in -1 into "n" since n = -1

`(2)^0-(-1)^2`

1 - (1)

0 Your answer is B