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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=95db09a2a8c68f0e37678e99e05cbe87.png\")
To simplify the expression following order of operations to be performed:
\1. Evaluate the expressions inside grouping symbols.
\2. Evaluate powers.
\3. Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right.
\4. Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right.
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First evaluate the expression within the parentheses.
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(Add:15 + 9 = 24)
Next operation is subtraction.
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(Subtract:![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=4ff9b7b48314916e8310b08eb43f9098.png\")
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The value of the expression is26.
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