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(Replace a, b, c with 4, 8, and 11 in expression)
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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In the given expression there are no grouping symbols.
\First operation is addition.
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(Add: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=eec8d841ffc08a9341e70f007ebade93.png\")
)
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(Add:![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=7c52b6005ae9d6939a2c9519bad466ed.png\")
)
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The value of the expression is 18.
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