Question

what's the difference between (-4)^-3 and -4^-3. basically what's the difference when there's parenthesis for the base number?

Answer 1

(-4)^-3 = $\frac{1}{-64} or -0.015625$
-4^-3 = $\frac{1}{-64} or -0.015625$

Basically in this situation there is no difference whether parenthesis are used or not.