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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=ad8af3f5961fed3dd30b806c8905d4fb.png\")
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
\“Please Excuse My Dear Aunty Sally”
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First operation is Evaluate the expressions Parenthesis.
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(Evaluate Power: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=45ddb748a039e5a970bbd7d924c5e91e.png\")
)
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(Subtract: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=d64a93c2434a5626698808a0d70122b5.png\")
)
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(Evaluate Power: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=9b70e82e68da989c2810120774f8d9cf.png\")
)
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(Add: 169 + 8 = 177)
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The value of the expression is 177.
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