20. \( (-2)^{-3} \)
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To evaluate \( (-2)^{-3} \), remember that a negative exponent indicates a reciprocal. So, \( (-2)^{-3} \) can be rewritten as \( \frac{1}{(-2)^3} \). Calculating \( (-2)^3 \), we find that it equals \(-8\), giving us \( \frac{1}{-8} \), or simply \(-\frac{1}{8}\). Voila, your final answer is \( -\frac{1}{8} \)! Now, if you want to dazzle your friends, here’s a cool trick: always remember that negative numbers raised to an odd power remain negative, while those raised to an even power become positive. It’s like a little dance for numbers! So next time you encounter a negative base, just identify the exponent’s flavor, and you’ll get the answer right every time!