document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=670073>Question 670073</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Greeting,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Would  you please help me with this problem? <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Explain how the order of operations determines how you evaluate an algebraic expression. Be sure to explain the rules for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the use of grouping symbols. Use examples to illustrate your points.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Thanks a lot,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "H.H<BR>\n" );
document.write( "P.S:(This is the 2nd time that I am submitting this problem without receiving any answer, could anyone help pls.) </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #416760 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=416760\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Explain how the order of operations determines how you evaluate an algebraic expression. Be sure to explain the rules for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the use of grouping symbols. Use examples to illustrate your points.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use 4 scans of the problem from left to right.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1st scan: evaluate parentheses<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2nd scan: apply exponents<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3rd scan: multipy/divide as they occur from left to right<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4th scan: add/subtract as they occur from left to right<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Example:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(3-4)^2 - 4*(3/5)+(7-4)^3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1st scan: (-1)^2-4*(3/5)+3^2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2nd scan: 1-4*(3/5) + 9<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3rd scan 1-(12/5) + 9<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "45h scan: 10-(12/5) = 38/5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Final = 7 3/5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.  </SPAN>\n" );
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