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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.
\First operation is evaluating power.
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(Evaluate power: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=82a2fcfcd46814919d229d1bda540912.png\")
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Next operation is subtraction
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(Subtract: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=cbf5412a5652b46b902274effc4b4f75.png\")
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The value of the function is 6.
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