Question

rewrite the following without an exponent.

((-2)^{-1})

Explanation:

Apply the negative exponent rule

Using the Negative Exponents knowledge point

$$ a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} $$

Substitute the given values

Using the Negative Exponents knowledge point

$$ (-2)^{-1} = \frac{1}{(-2)^1} = -\frac{1}{2} $$

Answer:

Rewrite the following without an exponent.

\( (-2)^{-1} = \) <blank>\(-\frac{1}{2}\)</blank>