1. **State the problem:** Simplify the expression $$(10+2^3) \times (9-5) \div 4 + 6$$. 2. **Recall order of operations:** Use PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division from left to right, Addition and Subtraction from left to right). 3. **Evaluate inside parentheses and exponents:** - Calculate $2^3 = 8$. - So, $10 + 8 = 18$. - Calculate $9 - 5 = 4$. 4. **Rewrite expression:** $$18 \times 4 \div 4 + 6$$ 5. **Perform multiplication and division from left to right:** - $18 \times 4 = 72$ - $72 \div 4 = 18$ 6. **Add the remaining term:** - $18 + 6 = 24$ **Final answer:** $24$