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The expression is \"\"

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Commutative Property of Addition:

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The order in which numbers are added does not change the sum.

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For any numbers a and b,\"\"

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Using Commutative Property of Addition, the statement can be written as

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Associative property of addition:

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The way in which numbers are grouped when added does not change the sum.

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For any numbers a, b and c;\"\"

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Using Associative property of addition, the statement can be written as

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 To simplify the expression following order of operations to performed:

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1.      Evaluate the expressions inside grouping symbols.

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2.      Evaluate Powers

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3.      Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right.

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4.      Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right.

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According order of operations inside the grouping symbols should be evaluated first.

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First operation is adding the values within the parenthesis.

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The value of the expression is 70 + z.

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