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The expression is, ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=ca6094bafeb38009c5b2c842b9e848bc.png\")
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To simplify the expression follow the order of operations: (PEMDAS)
\1. Evaluate the expressions inside Brackets/Parenthesis (P).
\2. Evaluate Powers/Exponents (E).
\3. Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right (MD).
\4. Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right (AS).
\A simple technique for remembering the order pf operations is turned into phrase
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First operation is Multiplication. \ \
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(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=1ba458ff8c72f64dd4ea91512c1d07b3.png\")
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Next operation is Addition.
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(Add: ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=059c8f444835228ff35b642f172a87c6.png\")
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Next operation is Subtraction.
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(Subtract: ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=1a13d438c6ecbeb4f693c86d12ba4e45.png\")
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The value of the expression is 14
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