1. The problem is to simplify the expression $(-9)^0$. 2. Recall the rule: Any nonzero number raised to the power 0 equals 1, i.e., $a^0 = 1$ for $a \neq 0$. 3. Applying this rule directly: $$(-9)^0 = 1$$ 4. Therefore, the simplified value of $(-9)^0$ is 1. This completes the solution for the first problem.