(-2)^3 = (2*-1)^3 = (2^3)*(-1)^3
= 8*-1 = -8
General behavior: Negative numbers raised to even powers are positive, raised to odd powers are negative.
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2 to the 3rd power = 2 * 2 * 2 = 8
2 to the 3rd power = 8
23 = 8
Exponents, such as 2 to the 3rd power or 4 to the 4th power.
(-2)3 = (-2) x (-2) x (-2) = -8