order of operations

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

Back

The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. The acronym PEMDAS helps 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 the acronym PEMDAS stand for?

Back

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

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Calculate: 6 + (4) × 3

Back

18

Front

Identify the base in the expression: 2^3 = 8

Back

The base is 2.

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In the expression 10 - 4 ÷ 1 × 5, which operation do you perform first?

Back

Division.

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Calculate: 2 + (9^2 - 4)

Back

79

Front

What is the first step in solving the expression: 5 - 3 + 2?

Back

You should subtract first.

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What is an exponent?

Back

An exponent is a number that shows how many times to multiply the base by itself.

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What is the result of 3^2?

Back

9

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What is the difference between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication combines equal groups, while division splits a number into equal parts.