Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Basic Operations · hard
Evaluate: (−2)³ − (−3)² + 9
- 8
- -8
- 10
- -26
Answer
B. -8
Solution
(−2)³ = −8 (odd power keeps the sign); (−3)² = 9. −8 − 9 + 9 = -8.
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