If , then the value of (x - 2)3 - is:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 140.
Let, y = x - 2
So,
⇒
⇒
⇒ y - = 5
Now,
⇒ (y - )3 = y3 - - 3(y - )
⇒ 53 = y3 - - 3(5)
⇒ y3 - = 125 + 15
⇒ y3 - = 140
Thus, the value of (x - 2)3 - is 140