Order of Operation

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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 determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. The common acronym to remember this is PEMDAS: 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 solve an expression with parentheses?

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You should first simplify the expression inside the parentheses before performing any other operations.

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What is the result of 12 / 4?

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The result of 12 / 4 is 3.

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What is the result of 7 x 1?

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The result of 7 x 1 is 7.

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What is the first step in solving the expression 5 - 2 + 12 / 4?

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The first step is to perform the division: 12 / 4 = 3.

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What is the next step after solving parentheses in an expression?

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The next step is to perform multiplication and division from left to right.

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What is the result of the expression [(16 / 4) x 12] + 8?

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The result is 56.

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How do you simplify the expression (24 - 12) x 3?

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First, subtract 12 from 24 to get 12, then multiply by 3 to get 36.

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What is the final result of the expression [(24 - 12) x 3] / 6?

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The final result is 6.