Precalculus (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-907-0

Appendix A - Review - A.1 Algebra Essentials - A.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page A12: 92

Answer

$8$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=(2^{-1})^{-3}$ Use the law of exponents $(a^{m})^n=a^{mn}$ We have $a=2,m=-1$ and $n=-3$ $=2^{(-1)(-3)}$ Simplify. $=2^{3}$ Use $2^3=8$ $=8$.
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