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1/2 (-1)^3

Solution

\frac{1}{2} (- 1)^{3}

Solution

- \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

\frac{1}{2} (- 1)^{3}

Follow the PEMDAS order of operations

Calculate exponents

(- 1)^{3} : - 1

(- 1)^{3}

Apply exponent rule:

(- a)^{n} = - a^{n},

if

n

is odd

(- 1)^{3} = - 1^{3} = - 1

= - 1

= \frac{1}{2} (- 1)

Multiply and divide (left to right)

\frac{1}{2} (- 1) : - \frac{1}{2}

\frac{1}{2} (- 1)

Apply rule

a \cdot (- b) = - a \cdot b

\frac{1}{2} (- 1) = - \frac{1}{2} \cdot 1 = - \frac{1}{2}

= - \frac{1}{2}

= - \frac{1}{2}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 1/2 (-1)^3 ?
The solution to 1/2 (-1)^3 is -1/2