2^-3 =

Answer 1

To calculate \(2^{-3}\), you can use the property of exponents that states \(a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}\).

So,

\[ 2^{-3} = \frac{1}{2^3} \]

Now calculate \(2^3\):

\[ 2^3 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 8 \]

Thus,

\[ 2^{-3} = \frac{1}{8} \]

Therefore, \(2^{-3} = \frac{1}{8}\) or 0.125.