Advanced Math practice question

Answer: -8

h(−2) = (−2)³ = −8: an odd power keeps the negative sign.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 8

Cubing keeps a negative sign: (−2)(−2)(−2) = −8.

If you answered -6

−6 is 3 · (−2); the rule cubes rather than triples.

If you answered -2

The input must be cubed: (−2)³ = −8.

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