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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 ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=74a2e70a048a9efd8b78836e19331201.png\")
First operation is evaluating expression within the brackets.
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(Subtract: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=eab67c6104a3d1cdea889e0a5e72a656.png\")
)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/step2.JPG\")
Next operation is multiplication.
\![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=d220f02705104d861f0ff130bc5a18e1.png\")
(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=5dc4c66b591e550b497ad7bf4be6b3e2.png\")
)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
The value of the expression is 26.