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What is the value of the expression 2x^3 y when x = -2 and y = 3?

User RichTurner
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Hey there!

2x^3y

= 2(-2)^3(3)

= 2(-3)^9

-2^9

= (-2)^9

= -2 * -2 * -2 * 2 * -2 * -2 * 2 * -2 * -2

= 4 * 4 * 4 * 4 * -2

= 16 * 16 * 2

= 256 * -2

= -512

= -2(-512)

= -1,024

Therefore, your answer is: -1,024

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