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Hi!
2^3 ( 2 to the third power or 2 cubed is just 2x2x2) is 8
Let me know if you need anymore help!
Step-by-step explanation:
Using PEMDAS, we need to evaluate what 2^3 equals.
[tex] {2}^{3} = 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 8[/tex]
Your expression is:
[tex]9 + (16 - 8) \div 2[/tex]