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5. Explain how to determine which operation to complete first when simplifying the expression (15 ÷ 5+4²) − [4³ − |(13² + 2) ÷ (4 − 1)]. Be specific.​

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Answer: Parentheses

Step-by-step explanation: Parentheses always go first because if you look at the work PEMDAS, P= parentheses, E= exponents, M= Multiplication, D= division, A= addition, and S= subtraction.

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