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Order of Operations:
\To simplify the expression follow the order of operations: (PEMDAS)
\1. Evaluate the expressions inside the Parentheses/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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First operation is adding inside the parentheses.
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Next operation is evaluate powers inside the parentheses.
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Next operation is division inside the square brackets.
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Next operation is multiplication.
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The value of the expression is 108.