SOLUTION: how do you evaluate (-3)3

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Question 327425: how do you evaluate (-3)3
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how do you evaluate (-3)3
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If you mean %28-3%29%5E3
= (-3)*(-3)*(-3)
= (-1)*(-1)*(-1)*3*3*3
= (-1)*27
= -27
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Odd powers of negative numbers are negative, even powers are positive.