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(Substitute x = - 3)
To simplify the expression follow the order of operations:
\1. Evaluate the expressions inside grouping symbols.
\2. Evaluate powers.
\3. Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right.
\4. Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right.
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In the given expression there are no grouping symbols and powers.
\First operation is multiplication.
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(Multiply:![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=9d9ef466bd09888bff2e97d50179c015.png\")
)
Next operation is subtraction.
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(Subtract:![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=881931a10e454c05cb0aa1f29eaaa4b5.png\")
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The value of the function is -14.
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