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

Explanation:

Step1: Recall negative - exponent rule

The rule for a negative exponent is (a^{-n}=\frac{1}{a^{n}}), where (a = 8) and (n = 2). So, (8^{-2}=\frac{1}{8^{2}}).

Step2: Calculate (8^{2})

(8^{2}=8\times8 = 64). So, (\frac{1}{8^{2}}=\frac{1}{64}).

Answer:

(\frac{1}{64})