Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Math practice test

Practice Question

What is the value of x^3 - 2y + 3 if x = -5 and y = -2?

Answer Choices

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Substitute x = -5, y = -2: (-5)^3 - 2(-2) + 3 = -125 + 4 + 3 = -118. Thus, the correct answer is -118.

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