Evaluate 2^8

Problem

2

Solution

1. Identify the expression as a power where the base is 2 and the exponent is 8

2. Expand the power into a repeated multiplication of the base.

2×2×2×2×2×2×2×2

3. Multiply the numbers in pairs to simplify the calculation.

2×2=4

4×4=16

16×16=256

Final Answer

2=256

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