To evaluate the expression $3(2)^5$:

1. First, calculate $2^5$, which means raising 2 to the power of 5: $2^5 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 32$

2. Now, multiply the result by 3: $3 \times 32 = 96$

Thus, $3(2)^5 = 96$.

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Here are some related questions:

1. What is the value of $3(2^6)$?
2. How do you simplify expressions with exponents like $(a^m)^n$?
3. Can you calculate $4^5$ and $5^4$? Which is larger?
4. What is the general rule for multiplying powers of the same base?
5. How does the order of operations affect expressions like $3(2^5)$?

Tip: Remember, exponents are handled first in an expression according to the order of operations (PEMDAS).