Proof That x^0 = 1

According to the product rule:

\[ x^0 * x^n = x^{0+n} = x^n \]

This implies \(x^0 = 1\). Another way to prove this involves the definition of exponents:

\[ x^{n+1} = x^n * x \]

In other words:

\[ x^n = \frac{x^{n+1}}{x} \]

If \(n=0\):

\[ x^0 = \frac{x^{1}}{x} = 1 \]

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