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The first step to solve the expression 4 - 10 = 5 x 9 is the parentheses?

The first step to solve the expression 4 - 10 = 5 x 9 is the parentheses?-example-1
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False

Here, we wat to know the first step in solving the given expression

To do this, we consider the order of simplifying equations according to the operator; which we know as PEDMAS

Looking at the question, there are no parentheses and as such, it cannot be the first step

The first step is the evaluation of the exponent

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