Express Using Positive Exponents $2 ^ { - 3 }$ A) 8
B)

question 2

Multiple Choice

Express using positive exponents. Then simplify.
- $2 ^ { - 3 }$

• A) 8
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 8 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 6 }\)
• D) \(- 8\)

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