Simplify the Expression $\left( - \frac { 8 } { 27 } \right) ^ { - \frac { 2 } { 3 } }$

question 64

Essay

Simplify the expression. $\left( - \frac { 8 } { 27 } \right) ^ { - \frac { 2 } { 3 } }$

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