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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=0ec5dd1d8f2b720d11e12410abf3fcce.png\")
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 division.
\![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=fa7caac778b61b2a691ab0b1d5755485.png\")
(Divide; ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=3929c96a0a7c27e48e63360febf019e7.png\")
)
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Next operation is addition.
\![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=68720bb45b054ad5c94a0ccefd3759f9.png\")
(Add; ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=598642b502d0d47527c30a1703e42cc5.png\")
)
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The value of the expression is 19.
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