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 .

             (Replace b, c with 4 and 11)

          (Rewrite the expression as division expression)

In the given expression there are no grouping symbols and powers.

First operation is multiplication.

                       (Multiply: )

Next operation is Division.

                         (Divide: )

Next operation is Subtraction.

                                 (Subtract: )

The value of the expression is 23.