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simplify.
$4^2 \times (-16 \div 8)$
order of operations
( ) $x^2$ $\times \div$ $+ -$

First, we simplify the expression inside the parentheses: $-16 \div 8 = -2$

Next, we simplify the exponent: $4^2 = 16$

Finally, we multiply the two results: $16 \times (-2) = -32$

$-32$