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The expression is \"\"

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\"\"              (Rewrite the expression as division expression)

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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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So, the first operation is evaluating expression inside the parentheses.

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\"\"                      (Subtract the numbers in the numerator;\"\")

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\"\"                                (Subtract the numbers in the denominator;\"\")

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Next operation is division.

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\"\"                                         (Divide;\"\")

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The value of the expression is 2.

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