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Evaluate the given algebraic expression for x = -2 and y = 3. x^3y

24

12

54

-24

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the answer is -24

Explanation: -2 to the third power is 2x2x2 which is 8 because 2x2=4 4x2=8
you then add the (-) after you evaluate the power so -8.. now you multiply y=3, -8(3)=-24 and because the negative is a greater number the final answer will be negative to
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