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 .
= (Substitute
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Simplify the expression using order of operations (PEMDAS)
\Since there are no grouping symbols and powers,
\First operation is Evaluate the expressions within the parentheses.
\ (Evaluate powers:
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(Divide:
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Next operation is multiplication.
\ (Multiply:
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Next operation is addition.
\= 20 (Add: )
The value of the expression is .