Evaluate the following expression: 2^3

2^3=2*2*2

2^3=4*2

2^3=8

A number raised to a power is equivalent to a number multiplied to itself by the number equal to the power times. In this case, the base number is 2 and the power is equal to 3. so we multiply 2 to itself 3 times equal to 2 * 2 * 2 equal to 8. This is also verified using calculator.