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Order of Operations:
\To simplify the expression follow the order of operations: (PEMDAS)
\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.
\First operation is division.
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(Divided: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=61684c0a3e1c68fe8010f5531bdd52b9.png\")
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Next operation is addition.
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(Add: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=3e07c566598e290eac30a25d4a5cfada.png\")
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The value of the expression is 9.