Question

Can someone please tell me what (-8)^-2 is? Thanks!

Answer 1

$(-8)^{-2}$  $= \frac{1}{64}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$(-8)^{-2}$ $= (\frac{1}{-8} )^2$  $= \frac{1}{64}$ since $(-8)^2$$= (-8)\times (-8)$ = 64