Question

5(2 to the 3rd power)

Answer 1

40

Explanation:

do parenthesis first

2 to the 3rd power is 8

then

5 times 8 is 40

Answer 2

40

Explanation:

Hello!

2³ or "2 to the third power" is 2 * 2 * 2, or 8.

Next, simply multiply 8 by 5, to get 40.

Steps:

• 5(2³)
• 5(2 * 2 * 2)
• 5(8)
• 40

The value of the expression is 40.