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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"
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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=4ffe4519ec8585368d6500d8edfbabfb.png\")
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Simplify the expression using order of operations (PEMDAS).
\In the given expression there are no grouping symbols and powers.
\First operation is Multiplication.
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(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=5dc4c66b591e550b497ad7bf4be6b3e2.png\")
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Next operation is subtraction.
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(Subtract: 38 ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=90a2dffa4cf28836c23bfcd658a94d29.png\")
12 = 26)
Next operation is division.
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(Divide: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=67bd587563078e74852953976806c9e7.png\")
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The value of the expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=bfe4a047fb9636bdbf4e4cb8399c0a77.png\")
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