To calculate \(2^3 \cdot 3^2\):
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First, calculate \(2^3\): \[ 2^3 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 8 \]
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Next, calculate \(3^2\): \[ 3^2 = 3 \times 3 = 9 \]
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Now, multiply the two results together: \[ 8 \cdot 9 = 72 \]
Therefore, \(2^3 \cdot 3^2 = 72\).