Write the Expression with Only Positive Exponents and Evaluate If $$( - 2 ) ^ { - 6 }$$

question 247

Multiple Choice

Write the expression with only positive exponents and evaluate if possible. Assume all variables represent nonzero real
numbers.
- $$( - 2 ) ^ { - 6 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 64 }\)
• B) 64
• C) \( - \frac { 1 } { 64 }\)
• D) \(- 64\)

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