1. **State the problem:** Evaluate the expression $$56 \div (16 - 2^3)$$ using the order of operations. 2. **Recall the order of operations:** - Parentheses first - Exponents next - Multiplication and division from left to right - Addition and subtraction from left to right 3. **Evaluate the exponent inside the parentheses:** $$2^3 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 8$$ 4. **Simplify inside the parentheses:** $$16 - 8 = 8$$ 5. **Divide:** $$56 \div 8 = 7$$ **Final answer:** $$7$$