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The expression is .
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 of operations is turned into phrase
\“Please Excuse My Dear Aunty Sally”
First operation is multiplication.
\ (Multiply:
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Next operation is division.
\ (Divide:
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Next operation is addition.
\ (Add:
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Next operation is division.
\ (Divide:
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The simplified expression value is 6.