Answer:
-4
Step-by-step explanation:
2^3 = 2 * 2 * 2 = 8
2^-1 = -2 = -2
2^3/2^-1 = 8/-2
=> 4/-1
=> -4
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2^4 (or) 16
2^3=2×2×2=8
2^-1 = 1/2
2^3/2^-1 = 8/(1/2) = 8×2 = 16
alternative method:
2^3/2^-1 = 2^(3-(-1))
= 2^(3+1)
= 2^4
= 16
