Step 1 :
1.1 8 = 23
(8)9 = (23)9 = 227
Equation at the end of step 1 :
(86) • 227
Step 2 :
2.1 8 = 23
(8)6 = (23)6 = 218
Equation at the end of step 2 :
218 • 227
Step 3 :
Multiplying exponents :
3.1 218 multiplied by 227 = 2(18 + 27) = 245
Final result :
245