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To calculate: The value of the expression
Answer to Problem 4CT
The value of the expression
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The expression
Formula used:
When there is more than one operation in an expression, follow the steps below to evaluate the expression,
Step 1: Evaluate the expression inside the parenthesis.
Step 2: Evaluate the expression that involves power.
Step 3: Multiply or divide the expression from left to right.
Step 4: Add or subtract the expression from left to right.
Calculation:
Consider the expression
Recall that when there is more than one operation in an expression, follow the steps below to evaluate the expression,
Step 1: Evaluate the expression inside the parenthesis.
Step 2: Evaluate the expression that involves power.
Step 3: Multiply or divide the expression from left to right.
Step 4: Add or subtract the expression from left to right.
Apply it, first evaluate the terms in grouping symbol,
Add the numbersobtained in the grouping symbol,
Thus, the value of the expression
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