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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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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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(Add: 17 + 7 = 24)
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(Multiply:![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=64eabe5f029ca4c27a902ac2a23872ee.png\")
)
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(Divide:![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=946eed28017bf2e088fd62ccb8fd52e8.png\")
) ![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
The value of the expression is 9.
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