To solve the expression ( 4 \times 2^3 ), we need to follow the order of operations, which prioritizes exponents before multiplication.
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Calculate the exponent: [ 2^3 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 8 ]
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Multiply by 4: [ 4 \times 8 = 32 ]
So, ( 4 \times 2^3 = 32 ).