What is 2 to the Negative 3rd Power?

2 to the negative 3rd power, written as 2^-3, is equal to 1 divided by 2 raised to the 3rd power. Let’s break it down:

First, calculate 2 to the 3rd power:

2³ = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8

Now, take the reciprocal of that result:

2^-3 = 1 / 2³ = 1 / 8 = 0.125

So, 2 to the negative 3rd power is 0.125.