SOLUTION: -1 to the 3rd power what is the answer how would you figure it out

Question 1026153: -1 to the 3rd power what is the answer how would you figure it out
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Think of this as -1 multiplied by itself 3 times:

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Here is a general rule:
If you multiply a negative number by itself
an EVEN number of times, the result is POSITIVE
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If you multiply a negative number by itself
an ODD number of times, the result is NEGATIVE
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This last rule is the one to follow in this case

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Hope this helps
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