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 x, y with 7and 3)

In the given expression there are no grouping symbols.

First operation is multiplication.

                  (Multiply: )

              (Rewrite the expression as division expression)

Next operation is division

                       (Divide: )

Next operation is addition

                              (Add: )

The value of The expression is 9.