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The expression is
\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 and powers.
\So, next operation is multiplication.
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(Multiply; ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=980ddac473d5305162e319640e96aff9.png\")
)
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Next operation is subtraction.
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(Subtract; ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=5c86a09712e9ebc4efead6e5ff2b0b5d.png\")
)
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The value of the expression is 10.
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