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Simplify each expression using the order of operations
6 + 4/a + b/3 when a = 4 and b = 3

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6+4/4 + 3/3 (substitute variables)
10/4 + 3/3 (add 6+4)
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3 1/2 (add)

Answer: 3 1/2 (three and a half)
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