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(Substitute 5 for a and 7 for b)
To simplify the expression following order of operations to performed:
\1. Evaluate the expressions inside grouping symbols.
\2. Evaluate Powers.
\3. Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right.
\4. Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right.
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In the given expression there are no grouping symbols and powers.
\First operation is multiplication.
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(Multiply 5 and 7: ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=a72e7a2c5383b9baf7cba11a60a8faf1.png\")
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The value of expression is 35.
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