We know that x=y is an single powerd equation.
But watch this,
x=y or, x/y=1 or, x.y^(-1)=1 or, x^1.y^(-1)=1
therefore, it is a 0 powerd equation [1+(-1) = 0]
So, the same equation is a 0 and a single powerd equation together. How can it be possible?