The expression (2x2)3 is equivalent to 6x2 6x5 8x6

6x2 because (2*2 is 4)and 3 comes afterwards which means multiply it by 3 which leaves u with (just in case u didn't get that it means 2*2*3) 12. now, the only one of the 3 choices that gives u a product of 12 is 6*2. no offense but a toddler could figure this out