Question

evaluate.
(-2)^3 =
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall exponent rule

The expression \((-2)^3\) means multiplying \(-2\) by itself 3 times, so \((-2)^3 = (-2) \times (-2) \times (-2)\).

Step2: Multiply step by step

First, \((-2) \times (-2) = 4\) (since the product of two negative numbers is positive). Then, \(4 \times (-2) = -8\) (the product of a positive and a negative number is negative).

Answer:

\(-8\)