SOLUTION: Hello, Is 0.5 cubed (or, to the power of 3) equal to 0.125? As in 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 = 0.125? If not, what is the correct answer, and how would I figure out similar problems on a r

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Question 208335: Hello,
Is 0.5 cubed (or, to the power of 3) equal to 0.125? As in 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 = 0.125? If not, what is the correct answer, and how would I figure out similar problems on a regular calculator or another method?
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Answer by scott8148(5896) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
your answer is correct and your technique is fine for integer (whole number) exponents

if you need to find fractional or decimal exponents, a scientific calculator has an exponentiation key

windows has a built-in calculator that can be set to scientific mode
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