1. **State the problem:** Evaluate the expression $2(4)$.
2. **Understand the notation:** The expression $2(4)$ means $2 \times 4$ because parentheses indicate multiplication.
3. **Apply the multiplication:** Multiply 2 by 4.
$$2 \times 4 = 8$$
4. **Final answer:** The value of $2(4)$ is 8.
Multiply Parentheses
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