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Suppose the expression was ( 12-3)^2. Would you still simplify 3^2 first

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Answer:

no you would first do 12-3.

Step-by-step explanation:

PEMDAS is a way to remember the order of operations. P= parenthesis E= exponents M=Multiplication D= division A= addition S= subtraction. This tells you to first simply anything in parenthesis.

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