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 a = 4, b = 8,and c = 11)

First operation is multiplication.

                   (Multiply: )

Next operation is division.

                        (Divide: )

Next operation is addition.

= 50                               (Add: 6 + 44 = 50)

The value of the expression is 50.