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The equation is \"\".

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To simplify the expression follow the order of operations:

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1.      Evaluate the expressions inside grouping symbols.

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2.      Evaluate powers.

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3.      Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right.

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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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First evaluate the expression within the brackets.

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\"\"                               (Evaluate power: \"\")

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

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\"\"                                            (Subtract: \"\")

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Next operation is multiplication.

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

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The value of k = 35.