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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=01197514a5e494b98de068f786dc48b6.png\")
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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.
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According order of operations inside the grouping symbols should be evaluated first.
\First operation is adding the values within the parenthesis.
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(Substitute 5, 9 and 7 for a, c and b)
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(Add 5 and 9: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=090fc04741e1c2b5bc81b7195ff39023.png\")
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Next operation is Division.
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(Divide: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=4b5102db31a4d5da2a2d6bdffcf661bd.png\")
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The value of the expression is 2.
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