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The expression is
To simplify the expression following order of operations to performed:
\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. \ \
First operation is evaluating the expression within the parenthesis
\ (Subtract:
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Next operation is evaluating the power.
\ (Evaluate powers:
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Next operation is subtraction.
\ (Subtract:
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Next operation is multiplication.
\ (Multiply:
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Option A is right choice.
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