Answer
$-\dfrac{1}{8}$
Work Step by Step
Using $a^{-n}=\dfrac{1}{a^n}$, the given expression, $
(-2)^{-3}
,$ simplifies to:
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
\dfrac{1}{(-2)^{3}}
\\\\=
\dfrac{1}{-8}
\\\\=
-\dfrac{1}{8}
\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter R - Elementary Algebra Review - R.4 Polynomials - R.4 Exercise Set - Page 961: 6
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