Answer:To find f(2), we need to substitute x=2 in the given function f(x):f(2) = (2)³ - b(2)² + 9(2) + 8
= 8 - 4b + 18 + 8 (simplifying)
= 34 - 4bTherefore, the value of f(2) is 34 - 4b. Note that we cannot determine the value of b as it has not been given in the question.
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