What Is the Meaning of the Expression?
- $$( - 8.7 ) ^ { 3 }$$

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the expression?
- $$( - 8.7 ) ^ { 3 }$$

• A)-8.7 ·8.7 ·8.7
• B)3(-8.7)
• C)(-8.7)(-8.7)(-8.7)
• D)(8.7)(8.7)(8.7)

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