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# Resolution Needed: 0^0=?

I've noticed that problems involving $$0^{0}$$ get a lot of reports and comments debating what the answer is. It seems that Brilliant members are divided into two sides: one saying it is indeterminate, the other saying it is $$1$$.

I believe we need to come up with a collective agreement on what the value of $$0^{0}$$ is so that we avoid future chaos/confusion/conflicts. The purpose of this note is not to decide on the "right answer," but to decide how we can all compromise. What would be the best way to do this?

Please comment your opinion below. Thank you for reading this note!

Note by Nadia Jo
1 year, 8 months ago

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I think it is indeterminate, waiting for the staff to give the opinion! · 1 year, 8 months ago

Google says 1... But Wolfram Alpha says indefinite. · 1 year, 8 months ago

Indeterminate. For textbooks that consider real number arithmetic only, it is often convenient to just define 0^0=1 however. · 1 year, 8 months ago

I think it should be 1 · 1 year, 8 months ago

Again, this is NOT intended for discussing what the answer is. This is intended for discussing how we can all agree on an answer. · 1 year, 8 months ago

Okay... we should vote! · 1 year, 8 months ago

Well, Youtube sources say that it is undefined, including the numberphile. Further, it's proof has also been derived by calculus. · 1 year, 8 months ago

Ya! · 1 year, 8 months ago

@Calvin Lin Is it possible to have a vote? · 1 year, 8 months ago

I guess, he will allow it! · 1 year, 8 months ago

If you search "0^0" in Google, the Google calculator tells me that it's 1. Of course, I can't completely trust Google's answer, but I think it's 1. · 1 year, 8 months ago

Well, many conventions defined $$0^{0}$$ as $$1$$. · 1 year, 8 months ago

@Calvin Lin Mr. Lin, I would like to ask for your opinion on how this debate can be settled for problems posted on Brilliant in the future. Thank you. · 1 year, 8 months ago