SOLUTION: Negative 8 in parentheses with negative 2 exponent outside parentheses, how do you solve it? The original problem was 2 to negative 3rd power in parentheses with negative 2 powe

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Question 232744: Negative 8 in parentheses with negative 2 exponent outside parentheses, how do you solve it?
The original problem was 2 to negative 3rd power in parentheses with negative 2 power (exponent) outside parentheses, equals 2 to negative 3 power with negative 2 power in parentheses. I calculated that the first part of the equation was the negative 8 in parentheses with negative 2 exponent outside parentheses. Did I do that right? I came up with 64 but I think this is wrong. This is terrible. I'm trying to tutor pre algebra to 8th graders and look at me!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 to negative 3rd power in parentheses with negative 2 power (exponent) outside parentheses,
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%282%5E-3%29%5E-2
Is that it?
If so,
= %281%2F8%29%5E-2
= 8%5E2
= 64