Question

rewrite the following without an exponent.

\\\frac{1}{2^{-3}}\\

Explanation:

Apply the negative exponent rule

$$ \frac{1}{2^{-3}} = 2^3 $$

Evaluate the exponent

$$ 2^3 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 8 $$

Answer:

Rewrite the following without an exponent.

\(\frac{1}{2^{-3}} =\) <blank>8</blank>