rewrite the following without an exponent.\n$8^{-2}$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply negative exponent rule

A negative exponent means reciprocal: $a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}$ So $8^{-2} = \frac{1}{8^2}$

Step2: Calculate positive exponent

Compute $8^2 = 8 \times 8 = 64$ Substitute back: $\frac{1}{8^2} = \frac{1}{64}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{64}$