The expression is .
(Substitute:
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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
\“Please Excuse My Dear Aunty Sally”
the given expression there are no grouping symbols.
\First operation is evaluating power.
\ (Evaluate the power:
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Next operation is subtraction.
\ (Subtract:
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Next operation is multiplication.
\ (Multiply:
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Next operation is division.
\ (Cancel common terms)
The value of the expression is .