Problem

Given that \( x = \sqrt[3]{27} \) and \( y = \cos(\frac{\pi}{3}) \), solve for \( z = 3x^2 - 2y \).

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Finally, substitute \( x \) and \( y \) into the equation: \( z = 3x^2 - 2y = 3(3)^2 - 2(\frac{1}{2}) = 27 - 1 = 26 \).

Steps

Step 1 :First, evaluate the cube root: \( x = \sqrt[3]{27} = 3 \).

Step 2 :Next, evaluate the cosine function: \( y = \cos(\frac{\pi}{3}) = \frac{1}{2} \).

Step 3 :Finally, substitute \( x \) and \( y \) into the equation: \( z = 3x^2 - 2y = 3(3)^2 - 2(\frac{1}{2}) = 27 - 1 = 26 \).

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