Question

Simplify the following (1/2)^-3

Answer 1

• 8

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Use properties:

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  `a^(bc) = (a^b)^c`
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  `a^(-1) = 1/a\\`

Simplify in steps:

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  `(\cfrac{1}{2})^(-3) =`
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  `(\cfrac{1}{2})^(-1*3) =`
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  `((\cfrac{1}{2})^(-1))^3 =`
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  `2^3=`
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  `8`