Which numerical expression correctly translate the phase 4 less than sum of 9 and 2

Solve the equation w^3 = 1,000 i honestly dont know how to punch this into a calculator pls

The random variable x is the number of occurrences of an event over an interval of ten minutes. it can be assumed that the probability of an occurrence is the same in any two-time periods of an equal length. it is known that the mean number of occurrences in ten minutes is 5.3. the appropriate probability distribution for the random variable

Which is f(5) for the function –2x2 + 2x - 3?