Answer: 8
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Rewrite the equation:
-2x^3 - 3x^2 + 4 x = -2
2. Plug in the value of x, -2
-2(-2)^3 - 3(-2)^2 + 4
3. Use order of operations (PEMDAS):
-2(-8) - 3(4) + 4
= 16 - 12 + 4
= 8
