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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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 \"\"

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

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First operation is evaluating expression within the parentheses.

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\"\"               (Add the numbers in the numerator: \"\")

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

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\"\"

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Next operation is division.

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\"\"                             (Divide: \"\")

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\"\"

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The value of the expression is 2.

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