Power Evaluation 6Ecf24

1. **Stating the problem:** We need to evaluate the expression involving the number $32$ and $2$ raised to the power $5$. 2. **Understanding the expression:** The phrase "2 raised to the power 5" means $$2^5$$. 3. **Calculate $$2^5$$:** $$2^5 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 32$$ 4. **Compare with 32:** We see that $$2^5 = 32$$. 5. **Final answer:** $$32 = 2^5$$