Let's solve the expression step-by-step:
The expression we need to evaluate is \((2 + 5) - \frac{16}{(2)^3}\).
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Start by solving the parentheses: \[ 2 + 5 = 7 \]
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Next, evaluate \((2)^3\): \[ (2)^3 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 8 \]
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Now substitute these results back into the expression: \[ 7 - \frac{16}{8} \]
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Calculate \(\frac{16}{8}\): \[ \frac{16}{8} = 2 \]
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Now substitute this back into the expression: \[ 7 - 2 \]
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Finally, perform the subtraction: \[ 7 - 2 = 5 \]
Thus, the final result is \(\boxed{5}\).
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