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Simplify the expression.

–2^3


A) 6


B) 8


C) 4


D) –8

2 Answers

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(-2)^3

Exponent means to multiply the number to itself, in this case we do it three times:

-2 * -2 * -2

4 * -2

-8
User RickL
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Hey there! :D

That's like saying:

-2*-2*-2

-2*-2=4

4*-2= 8

"D" -8 <== the answer

I hope this helps!
~kaikers
User James Thorpe
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