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Order of Operations (PEMDAS):
\To simplify the expression follow the order of operations:
\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"
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In the given expression there are no grouping symbols.
\First operation is multiplication.
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(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=f569b4ba2ed789df8cdc97cba7b25fbd.png\")
)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/step2.JPG\")
Next operation is subtraction.
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(Subtract:![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=8411f209889a295e6d811d2debb4ff3f.png\")
)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
The value of the expression is 3.
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