The problem is to evaluate the expression $-4 \times 3 - (-2)^3$.

1. Problem Description

The problem is to evaluate the expression $-4 \times 3 - (-2)^3$.

2. Solution Steps

First, we calculate $-4 \times 3$.

$-4 \times 3 = -12$

Next, we calculate $(-2)^3$.

$(-2)^3 = (-2) \times (-2) \times (-2) = 4 \times (-2) = -8$

Now we substitute these values back into the original expression.

$-4 \times 3 - (-2)^3 = -12 - (-8)$

$-12 - (-8) = -12 + 8$

$-12 + 8 = -4$

3. Final Answer

-4