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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=1c972eb8672af5d430b07ff397fcfe12.png\")
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(Substitute -3 for x and 4 for y)
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 no grouping symbols.
First operation is multiplication.
\![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=0658e115885a3dee372f5377e2cc1dcf.png\")
(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=9edeea1b5a683e4bfef4adfa41f02468.png\")
)
Next operation is addition.
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(Add: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=1ebb35fc777540a17aa772ff0cce0211.png\")
)
Next operation is subtraction.
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(Subtract:![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=53f96863e7c51c51851e87020baefa1f.png\")
)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
The value of the expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=e50adeb4ecaf56962108d8010df5eeca.png\")
.