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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=b88514f58af85fd454ab49727bc47525.png\")
To simplify the expression following order of operations to performed:
\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 division.
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(Divide: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=d1066d9436ac68b86c5d0a74380b8852.png\")
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Next operation is multiplication.
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(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=1ba458ff8c72f64dd4ea91512c1d07b3.png\")
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The value of the expression is 15.
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