(1)
\The expression 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).
\Evaluate the expression inside the Parenthesis.
\Therefore first simplify the expression using the distributive property. \ \
Distribute terms using distributive property: .
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The simplified expression is .
(2)
\The expression is .
The simplified equation is .
(3)
\The expression is .
The simplified expression is .
(4)
\(4)
\The expression is .
The simplify expression is .
The expression is .
The simplify expression is .