The equation is .
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"
\First operation is subtraction.
\ (Subtract:
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Next operation is multiplication.
\ (Multiply:
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(Multiply:
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Next operation is subtraction.
\ (Subtract:
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Next operation is division. \ \
\ (Divide:
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Next operation is addition.
\ (Add:
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The value of .