Advanced Math practice question

Answer: 8

A negative exponent inverts the base: (1/2)⁻³ = 2³ = 8.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 1/8

1/8 is (1/2)³, ignoring the negative sign.

If you answered -8

−8 treats the negative exponent as a negative sign.

If you answered -1/8

−1/8 both ignores the inversion and adds a sign.

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