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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 given expression there are grouping symbols.
\First operation is Evaluate the expressions Parenthesis
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(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=7b238c776a36ae70920a5e7fba9f9a30.png\")
)
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(Divide: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=d8ad51c60a9a39e71a611936302c8c40.png\")
)
Next operation is multiplication.
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(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=996f6e0598d74f73546e1fc3f4b6609c.png\")
)
Next operation is divided.
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(Cancel common terms)
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The value of the expression is 1.