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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=365be2a3af137c852ebdeccc01ff99e5.png\")
.
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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A simple technique for remembering the order pf operations is turned into phrase
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Evaluate the expression within the parenthesis.
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(Evaluate the power: ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=bcaae12a4f1a78e2cb61f6195e04233c.png\")
)
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(Add: 256 + 4 = 260)
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(Add: 9 + 3 = 12)
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(Miltiply: ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=6d44097d0dcc471b432818a26c4a4ce3.png\")
)
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(Divide:![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=3143cc30a47e86504e096c48af6d4ab0.png\")
)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
The value of the expression is 130.