Question

simplify the expression \\(\frac{-4}{-13x^0}\\). choose an action to perform. ways to rewrite expressions: apply exponent (power to a power rule, product rule, product to a power rule, quotient rule, quotient to a power rule), combine like terms, convert negative exponent, distribute, perform multiplication, rewrite division as multiplication, rewrite fractions, rewrite signs, apply property of exponents

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify $x^0$ via exponent rule

Any non-zero number to the 0 power is 1, so $x^0 = 1$ (where $x
eq 0$).

Step2: Substitute and simplify denominator

$-13x^0 = -13 \times 1 = -13$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{-4}{-13} = \frac{4}{13}$

Answer:

$\frac{4}{13}$
The correct action to perform first is Apply Property of Exponents (specifically the zero exponent rule)