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The expression 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 within the parentheses

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\"\"                        (Add: 0.2 + 0.5 = 0.7)

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Next operation is multiplication.

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

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Next operation is subtraction.

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

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The value of the expression is 4.3.