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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=87508952cd01ffaf9e792fb18b1575b2.png\")
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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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According order of operations inside the grouping symbols should be evaluated first.
\First operation is subtracting the numbers within the parenthesis.
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(Subtract: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=9d79e485d132acb09a714b0f6825a155.png\")
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Next operation is division.
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(Divide: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=4879528689f6cd6eebeadb9c9b170223.png\")
)
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The value of the expression is 3.
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