how is 1/ 2 to the -3

8

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To simplify this expression, we first need to rewrite it in a way that does not have any negative exponents.

1/2^-3 can be rewritten as 1/(1/2^3).

Now, simplify 1/2^3, which is equal to 1/8.

Therefore, 1/2^-3 is equal to 1/(1/8), which simplifies to 8.