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 $\"\"$ .

$\"\"$ (Replace n with 4)

In the given expression there are no grouping symbols and powers.

First operation is multiplication.

$\"\"$ (Multiply: $\"\"$ )

Next operation is division.

$\"\"$ (Divide: $\"\"$ )

Next operation is Addition.

$\"\"$ (Add: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

The value of the expression is $\"\"$ .