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If f(x) = (-x)^3, what is f(-2)?

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User Odinserj
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8....................
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User Dothem
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Firstly, substitute the given value of x.


f(x) = ( - x)^(3) \\ f( - 2) = ( - ( - 2))^(3)
Next, distribute the negative sign. Like signs make a positive value.

( - ( - 2)) = 2
Lastly, solve the exponent.


2 ^(3) = 8
Therefore:

f( - 2) = 8

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