Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Basic Operations · hard
Evaluate: (−4)³ − (−3)² + 3
- 58
- -52
- -70
- -76
Answer
C. -70
Solution
(−4)³ = −64 (odd power keeps the sign); (−3)² = 9. −64 − 9 + 3 = -70.
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