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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=a69d92e0b3ab575e8d4799e76ff79e39.png\")
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To simplify the expression follow the order of operations:
\1. Evaluate the expressions inside grouping symbols.
\2. Evaluate powers.
\3. Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right.
\4. Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right.
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In the given expression there are no grouping symbols and powers
\First operation is division.
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(Divide: ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=82e7068d84c6735b7e62e411d841a7be.png\")
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Next operation is multiplication.
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(Multiply:![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=701529a9c09c435be640a40dba7a5e77.png\")
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Next operation is addition.
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(Add: ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=b965169904abde17ebf861e966e07456.png\")
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The value of the expression is 13.