SOLUTION: Can someone hlep me solve this problem? I need to multiply: (-3) in the power of 3 - (-8)(-2) Thanks, Lyn

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Question 43242: Can someone hlep me solve this problem?
I need to multiply:
(-3) in the power of 3 - (-8)(-2)
Thanks,
Lyn
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This time we have
(-3)^3 - (-8)(-2) =
(-27) - (16) =
-27 - 16 =
-43