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If (x=-2), what is the value of (x^4+2x^3-3x^2+5)?

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Correct answer: (-7)

Direct answer: Option B, \\(-7\\). Substitute \\(x=-2\\) carefully into every occurrence of x: \\(x^4+2x^3-3x^2+5=(-2)^4+2(-2)^3-3(-2)^2+5\\). Now calculate the powers: \\((-2)^4=16\\) because an even power is positive; \\((-2)^3=-8\\) because an odd power keeps the negative sign; and \\((-2)^2=4\\). Therefore the expression becomes \\(16+2(-8)-3(4)+5=16-16-12+5\\). Next, \\(16-16=0\\), \\(0-12=-12\\), and \\(-12+5=-7\\). Option A, 7, has the wrong final sign. Option B, -7, matches the calculation. Option C, 23, may result from mishandling the negative odd-power term or subtraction. Option D, 9, also does not follow the correct substitution and sign rules. Always use brackets around a negative substituted value. Memory cue: even powers become positive, odd powers retain the negative sign.

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