What is the value of 2 raised to the power of 3?

To determine the value of 2 raised to the power of 3, we perform the calculation as follows:

2 raised to the power of 3 means multiplying the number 2 by itself three times. This can be expressed mathematically as:

2 × 2 × 2

Calculating this step-by-step:

1. First, multiply 2 by 2:

2 × 2 = 4

2. Next, take that result and multiply it by 2 again:

4 × 2 = 8

Thus, 2 raised to the power of 3 equals 8. This confirms that the correct answer is indeed the value of 8, which corresponds to the choice indicating that value.

The other options do not represent the correct multiplication of 2 by itself three times, thereby clarifying why they do not match the calculated result.