document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=457621>Question 457621</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> How do you solve algebric expressions </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "An algebraic expression is not a sentence, it does not have a verb, which is typically the equal sign = .  An algebraic statement has an equal sign.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "In solving expressions, you will use the four operations ( Addition,Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division) in math along with understanding the use of variables. When there are several operations, you need to know what is the order of operations.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The order of operations is as follows:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1)   	Evaluate the parentheses, if there are any, and if they require evaluation.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(2)  	Evaluate the powers, that is, the exponents.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(3)  	Multiply or divide -- it does not matter.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(4)  	Add or subtract. </SPAN>\n" );
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