Given the function $$ p $$ described by $$ p(x)=x^{3}-x $$, find $$ p(-8) $$ $$ p(-8)=\square $$

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To find $$ p(-8) $$ for the function $$ p(x) = x^3 - x $$, follow these steps:

$$
p(-8) = (-8)^3 - (-8)
$$

1. **Calculate $$(-8)^3$$:**
   $$
   (-8)^3 = -8 \times -8 \times -8 = -512
   $$

2. **Subtract $$-8$$:**
   $$
   p(-8) = -512 - (-8) = -512 + 8 = -504
   $$

So,

$$
p(-8) = -504
$$

**Answer:** $$ p(-8) = -504 $$
$$ p(-8) = -504 $$

Given the function \( p \) described by \( p(x)=x^{3}-x \), find \( p(-8) \) \( p(-8)=\square \)