Question

evaluate the algebraic expression $5 + 2(x - 4)^3$ for $x = 5$.
when $x = 5$, $5 + 2(x - 4)^3 = \square$.

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute x=5 into expression

$5 + 2(5 - 4)^3$

Step2: Simplify inside parentheses

$5 + 2(1)^3$

Step3: Calculate the exponent

$5 + 2(1)$

Step4: Perform multiplication then addition

$5 + 2 = 7$

Answer:

7