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Calculate 2^3

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Step by step

The question

Question: work out 2³.

23

1 Work out the power

2³ means 2 times 2 times 2.

23 = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8

That is 8.

= 8

So the answer is 8.

Answer
= 8

Your turn

Try this one yourself, then check:

Work out 24
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16

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