Question

If a = 2 and b = 3, find the value of a³ − b³

Answer 1

\[a^3 - b^3\]

Substituting a=2 and b=3 in the given expression:

\[2^3 - 3^3 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 - 3 \times 3 \times 3 = 8 - 27\]
\[ = - 19\]