Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations in mathematics?

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The Order of Operations is a set of rules that dictates the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression. The acronym PEMDAS is often used to remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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How do you evaluate an expression with parentheses?

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To evaluate an expression with parentheses, first perform the operations inside the parentheses before applying any other operations according to the Order of Operations.

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What is the value of (15 ÷ 3)² + 9 ÷ 3?

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The value is 28.

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How do you handle exponents in an expression?

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Exponents are handled after parentheses and before multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction, according to the Order of Operations.

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What is the result of (7 + 41) ÷ 2 – 15?

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The result is 9.

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How do you simplify an expression with both addition and subtraction?

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When simplifying an expression with both addition and subtraction, perform these operations from left to right after handling any parentheses and exponents.

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What is the value of 14 + (22 - 2)?

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The value is 34.

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How do you evaluate an expression with multiplication and division?

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When evaluating an expression with multiplication and division, perform these operations from left to right after handling any parentheses and exponents.

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What is the value of (32 ÷ 8) + 27 - 11?

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The value is 20.