(-3) + 2^3

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(-3) + 2^3 can be solved as follows:

First, calculate 2 raised to the power of 3:

2^3 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8

Now, substitute this value back into the original expression:

(-3) + 8 = 5

Therefore, (-3) + 2^3 equals 5.