Simplify √16+2³

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To simplify the expression \( \sqrt{16} + 2^3 \):

  1. Calculate \( \sqrt{16} \): \[ \sqrt{16} = 4 \]

  2. Calculate \( 2^3 \): \[ 2^3 = 8 \]

  3. Now add the two results together: \[ 4 + 8 = 12 \]

Thus, the simplified result is: \[ \boxed{12} \]