Order of Operations:
\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 of operations is turned into phrase
\“Please Excuse My Dear Aunty Sally”
The expression is .
First operation is evaluating the expression within the parentheses.
\ (Subtract:
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(Evaluate the power:
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Next operation is multiplication.
\ (Multiply:
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Next operation is subtraction.
\ (Subtract:
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The value of the expression is .