EMERGENCY! Please give me the correct answer!

Answer:
12
Step-by-step explanation:
2² = 4
2³ = 8
4+8=12
Answer:
2^2= 4 and 2^3=8. 4+8=12
Step-by-step explanation:
To square a number, multiply it by itself, e.g. 2×2=2^2=4. To cube a number, multiply it by itself twice, e.g. 2×2×2=2^3=8. It is also easy to work out square roots on your calculator; simply enter the number and then the square root key.
(^="to the power of")
12 is your answer