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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=b9a7e88312b6d4b88013f2247a1e32ba.png\")
To simplify the expression following order of operations to be 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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First operation is evaluating expression within the parentheses.
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(Evaluate the power: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=28dc9f4d5fd8bbd92255a7a0bc7c7da4.png\")
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(Multiply:8(2) = 16)
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(Additive inverse property: 16 - 16 = 0)
Next operation is multiplication
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(Multiply: 7(4) = 28)
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The value of the expression is 28.
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