Asked by Deb

(-3)^3 - (-8)(-2)
27 - -16 =11 correct
Answered by Jeremy
(-3)^3-(-8)(-2)
= (-27)-(+16)
= -11
Answered by Damon
-27 - 16 = - 43
Answered by Deb
ok...so whick is it?
-11 or -43
Answered by Reiny
my money is on Damon
Answered by Deb
so you are saying the correct answer is -43
Answered by bobpursley
Deb. Yes, of course Damon is right. The sum of two negative number is negative of magnitude greater (more negative) than either.
Answered by Deb
ok..so to show my work this is what i get
(-3)^3-(-8)(-2)
= (-27)-(-16)
= -43
Answered by Reiny
no Deb,
the (-8)(-2) part equals +16 so

(-3)^3-(-8)(-2)
= -27 - (+16)
= -27 - 16
= -43
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