Question

rewrite the following without an exponent.
\\(\frac{1}{2^{-3}}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Apply negative exponent rule

Recall that $a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}$, so $\frac{1}{2^{-3}} = 2^{3}$

Step2: Calculate the power

$2^3 = 2 \times 2 \times 2$

Answer:

8