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The expression is
(substitute y = 8)
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. \ \
In the given expression there are no grouping symbols.
\First operation is evaluating power.
\ (Evaluate:
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Next operation is subtraction.
\ (Subtract:
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The value of the expression is .