Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 1 - Section 1.7 - Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 91: 98

Answer

$$=-170$$

Work Step by Step

Evaluate $r^{3} - 2r^{2} + 5$ for $r = -5$ $$=-5^{3}- 2(-5)^{2}) + 5$$ $$=-125-2(25)+5$$ $$=-125-50+5$$ $$=-175+5$$ $$=-170$$
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