Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
-$( - 2 x ) ^ { 3 }$
A) $8 x$
B) $- 8 x ^ { 3 }$
C) $- 6 x$
D) $6 x ^ { 3 }$

Name: Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers. -$( - 2 x ) ^ { 3 }$ A) $8 x$ B) $- 8 x ^ { 3 }$ C) $- 6 x$ D) $6 x ^ { 3 }$
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When simplifying $(-2x)^3$, you raise both the coefficient (-2) and the variable (x) to the power of 3. Thus, $(-2)^3 = -8$ and $x^3 = x^3$, resulting in $-8x^3$.

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