Let's solve the expression:

$4 \cdot 13 - 8$

First, we perform the multiplication:

$4 \cdot 13 = 52$

Now, subtract 8:

$52 - 8 = 44$

So, the result is 44.

Would you like more details on the steps or have any other questions?

Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

1. What is the distributive property, and how does it apply to expressions like this?
2. How do you handle expressions with both multiplication and addition/subtraction?
3. What are the order of operations (PEMDAS), and why is it important?
4. How do parentheses affect the outcome of mathematical expressions?
5. Can you simplify expressions with multiple steps using algebraic properties?

Tip: Always perform multiplication and division before addition and subtraction to avoid errors!