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2^3=8 not 6

Heather: pretty simple. You have 2^3 = 6, but actually. . .2^3 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8.

So. . . 100 - 3 x (2 x 2 x 2) = 100 - 3 x 8 = 100 - 24 = 76

2³ is (2)(2)(2) = 8, not 6

So then, 100 - 3(8) = 100 - 24 = 76

You did a great mistake.

Note: (2)^3=8

Now

100 - 3 (6-5+1)^3

=100 - 3 (2)^3

=100 - 3 (8)

=100- 24

= 76

I think you almost understand your mistake.

Thanks

You are are multiplying 2x3 instead of cubing it. Little 3 means you multiply 2 x 2 x 2. Not 2 x 3.

100-3(2)^3

100-3(8)

100-24=76