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(Substitute a = 5, b = 4, c = 3 and d = 2) \ \
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(Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac)
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(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=22017f541ae17de4516b82b31b73cec6.png\")
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(Add: 5 + 12 + 9 = 26) \ \
= 24 (Subtract: 26 - 2 = 24) \ \
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The value of the expression is 24.
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