(998)3(998)3 = (1000 - 2)3= (1000)3 - (2)2 - 3( 1000)(2)( 1000 - 2)| Using Identity VII= 1000000000 - 8 - 6000(1000 - 2)= 1000000000 - 8 - 6000000 + 12000= 994011992.