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Simplify.
(-2)^-3

a.-8
b.-1/8
c.1/8
d.8

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(-2)^-3

Rewrite using the negative exponent rule.

-1 / 2^3

Solve:

2^3 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8

The answer becomes -1/8

The answer is B

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