Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation - 4.1 Exercises - Page 278: 96

Answer

$\frac{8}{27}$

Work Step by Step

According to the definition of negative exponents, $a^{-n}=\frac{1}{a^{n}}$ (where $a\ne0$). Therefore, $(\frac{3}{2})^{-3}=\frac{1}{(\frac{3}{2})^{3}}=\frac{2^{3}}{3^{3}}=\frac{8}{27}$.
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