Question

Evaluate.

(a – 26)
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when a =
- 4 and be
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2
Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

-125

Explanation:

evaluate means solve.

First. fill in the blank. the problem is now

(-4 - 2b)^3

then moving the parenthesis for clarity

-4 - (2 * -1/2)^3

then multiply first

(-4 - -1)^3

then solve parenthesis overall - then multiply by power of 3 (-5 * -5 * -5)

-5^3 = -125