Order of Operations - (PEMDAS):

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To simplify the expression follow the order of operations.

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1.      Evaluate the expressions inside the Parenthesis/Brackets (P).

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2.      Evaluate Powers/Exponents (E).

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3.      Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right (MD).

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4.      Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right (AS)

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A simple technique for remembering the order of operations is turned

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into phrase "Please Excuse My Dear Aunty Sally".

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\"\"

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The expression is \"\".

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\"\"         (Substitute \"\")

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Simplify the expression uisng order of operations (PEMDAS).

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Since there are no parentheses and powers, first operation is multiplication.

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

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

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\"\"

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Next operation is subtraction.

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

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\"\"

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The value of the expression is \"\".

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