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(Replace a, b, c with 5, 1, 3 in given expression)
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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In the expression there is no grouping symbols and powers.
\First operation is multiplication.
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(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=beb907a9b45ced0a1183ee66a898c792.png\")
)
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(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=cddb11b5527e02fa2a7eeffc198cc0fa.png\")
)
Next operation is subtraction
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(Subtract: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=de911a84a2f3b766129abf200356074b.png\")
)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
The value of the expression is 7.