Let's carefully review the steps again to clarify how we arrived at the answer:
You asked to evaluate the expression \(2^6 \times 2 - 3\).
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First, calculate \(2^6\):
\[
2^6 = 64
\]
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Next, multiply this result by 2:
\[
64 \times 2 = 128
\]
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Finally, subtract 3 from the product:
\[
128 - 3 = 125
\]
Now, regarding your question about why it is not 21, let's analyze this further. There might have been some confusion over how to interpret the expression or perhaps there was a different expression in mind.
If you want to achieve a result of 21, the expression would need to be formatted differently. For instance, if you meant \(2^6 - 3\) instead of \(2^6 \times 2 - 3\), that would yield:
- \(2^6 = 64\)
- \(64 - 3 = 61\) (still not 21).
If there’s a specific form of the expression that you’re considering or if there's any additional context, please let me know, and I'd be happy to help clarify further!