Question

Simplify. (-2)^-3. .

Answer 1

Answer:

-1/8

Step-by-step explanation:

−2^−3

= −1 * 2^−3

= −1 *  1 /(2*2*2 )

=  −1 /(2*2*2 )

=  −1 /2^3

= −1 /8

Answer 2

Exact Form:

$-\frac{1}{8}$

Decimal Form:

− 0.125