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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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.

A simple technique for remembering the order pf operations is turned into phrase

“Please Excuse My Dear Aunty Sally” $\"\"$

First evaluate expression within the parenthesis.

$\"\"$ (Multiply: $\"\"$ )

Next operation is division.

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

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

The value d = 14.