The expression is .
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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 Evaluate the expression within the parentheses.
\ (Evaluate power:
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Next operation is division.
\ (Divide:
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Next operation is multiplication.
\ (Multiply:
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Next operation is addition.
\= 20 (Add: )
The value of the expression is .