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Exploring the Real Number System through Public Health — Test

Question 6 • College Readiness Mathematics

What is the value of 2 start absolute value 6 plus p end absolute value minus 3 p cubed when p is equal to negative 2 ?

Answer
A
negative 32
B
32
C
56
D
negative 16

Explanation

Substitute p = −2 into the expression: 2|6 + (−2)| − 3(−2)³. The absolute-value part is 2|4| = 8, and the cubic part is −3(−8) = 24. Adding gives 8 + 24 = 32, so the correct choice is 32.

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