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(Substitute 5 for x)
To simplify the expression follow the order of operations: (PEMDAS)
\1. Evaluate the expressions inside Brackets/Parenthesis (P).
\2. Evaluate Powers/Exponents (E).
\3. Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right (MD).
\4. Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right (AS).
\A simple technique for remembering the order pf operations is turned into phrase
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In the expression there are no grouping symbols.
\First operation is evaluating power.
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(Evaluate power: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=c9b28b89cba19407f12090672b0cbdda.png\")
)
Next operation is multiplication.
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(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=ac29927a404c651dfa32bab0befa923b.png\")
)
Next operation is subtraction.
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(Subtract: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=4a2c654785446509c567aa43155d7a4c.png\")
)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
The value of the function is 10.