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

“Please Excuse My Dear Aunty Sally”

First operation is multiplying the values within the parentheses.

                       (Multiply )

Next operation is evaluating power.

                    (Evaluate power )

Next operation is addition.

                    (Add )

Next operation is multiplication.

                        (Multiply )

Next operation is division.

                             (Divide )

The value of the expression