Answer:
a) 1/8
b) 8
Step-by-step explanation:
a) 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/8
b) since the exponent is negative it becomes positive when placed in the denominator
so 1/2 ^-1 is equal to 1/1 ÷ 1/2 which is equal to 2
therefore, (1/2)^-3 is equal to 2 x 2 x 2 or 8
