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 addition within the parenthesis.

Next operation is division in order from left to right.

Finally operation is addition.

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The value of expression .