The expression is .
(Substitute s = 4 and t = 8)
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 Evaluate the expressions parenthesis.
\ (Multiply:
)
Next operation is evaluate powers.
\ (Evaluate power:
)
Next operation is multiplication.
\ (Multiply:
)
The simplified expression value is .