Simplify an expression with exponents ex1, (2^4 - 1) / 5

The video tutorial explains how to solve a mathematical expression using the order of operations, specifically focusing on PEMDAS. It emphasizes the importance of handling exponents first, followed by subtraction and division. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to solving the expression 2 to the 4th minus 1/5, resulting in a simplified answer of 3.

How do you simplify the numerator before performing the division in the expression?

What is the final result of the expression 2 to the 4th minus 1 divided by 5?