SOLUTION: how do i evaluate the numerical expression? {(-2)^-1}^-3 first i multiply my exponents and get 3 do i need to put the problem over 1 {1/2}^-3? i don't know how to so

Question 404633: how do i evaluate the numerical expression? {(-2)^-1}^-3
first i multiply my exponents and get 3
do i need to put the problem over 1 {1/2}^-3?
i don't know how to solve from there either
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Your first step is correct. Start by multiplying the exponents:

There is no reason to find any reciprocals because your negative exponents are gone. The rest is pretty simple. Just cube -2:

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