Evaluate the algebraic expression for the given value or values of the variable(s).
-$2 + 6 ( x - 6 ) ^ { 3 } ; \quad x = 8$
A) 50
B) 14
C) 64
D) $- 46$

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First, substitute $x = 8$ into the expression to get $2 + 6(8 - 6)^3$. Simplifying inside the parentheses gives $2 + 6(2)^3$. Then, $2^3 = 8$, so the expression becomes $2 + 6 \times 8$, which simplifies to $2 + 48 = 50$.

Evaluate the Algebraic Expression for the Given Value or Values 2+6(x−6)3;x=82 + 6 ( x - 6 ) ^ { 3 } ; \quad x = 82+6(x−6)3;x=8

Evaluate the Algebraic Expression for the Given Value or Values $2 + 6 ( x - 6 ) ^ { 3 } ; \quad x = 8$