Solve the following equation by writing expressions using positive indices. (picture attached)

Answer:
-2
Step-by-step explanation:
[-2^(-3)]^(-3) =
(-1)^(-3) × [2^(-3)]^(-3)
= (-1) × 2^(+9) = -(2^9)
[2^(-2)]^(-4) = 2^(+8) = 2^8
-(2^9)÷(2^8)
-[2^(9-8)]
-2^(1) = -2