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Order of Operations (PEMDAS):
\To simplify the expression follow the order of operations:
\1. Evaluate the expressions inside the Parenthesis/Brackets (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 of operations is turned into
\phrase "Please Excuse My Dear Aunty Sally"
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In the given expression there are no grouping symbols and powers.
\First operation is division.
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(Divide:![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=c8c8c5a2f519e5649b2fa8cc59c1562f.png\")
)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/step2.JPG\")
Next operation is addition.
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(Add: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=928bd6a3c1d1b19f001ac12cce1869e2.png\")
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The value of the expression is 25.