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"

The expression is .

First operation is multiplication.

                                  (Multiply: )

Next operation is addition.

                                           (Add: )

Next operation is subtraction.

                                                 (Subtract: )

The simplified expression value is .