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(Replace a, b, c with 4, 8, and 11 in the expression)
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To simplify the expression follow the order of operations: (PEMDAS)
\1. Evaluate the expressions inside Brackets/Parenthesis (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 pf operations is turned into phrase
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First operation is multiplication.
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(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=9fc9105b1fe89269e2ba679ff1afe113.png\")
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Next operation is addition.
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(Add: 12 + 32 = 44)
Next operation is subtraction.
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(Subtract: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=0a48b1274df9128cd664e8c91e11504f.png\")
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The value of the expression is 33.