SOLUTION: how do you solve 8 with a negative exponent of 3

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Question 334585: how do you solve 8 with a negative exponent of 3
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since x%5E%28-a%29+=+1%2Fx%5Ea,
8%5E%28-3%29+=+1%2F8%5E3+=+1%2F%288%2A8%2A8%29+=+1%2F512

Note that a negative exponent means a reciprocal, not that there is a negative number being multiplied!