Order of Operations Flashcard

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that determines the sequence in which operations should be performed in a mathematical expression. The order is 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 is an acronym for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). It helps remember the order of operations.

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression 7 + 8 ÷ 2 × 3?

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Divide 8 by 2.

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What is the last step in simplifying the expression 60 ÷ 4 + 2 × 3?

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Addition.

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In the expression 120 ÷ { 4 × (5 + 3) } + 2, which operation should be done first?

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Parentheses.

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What is the result of 5 + 3?

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8.

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What is the result of 8 ÷ 2?

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4.

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What is the result of 4 × 3?

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12.

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What is the last step in simplifying the expression 7 + 8 ÷ 2 × 3?

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Addition.

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression 120 ÷ 4 × (5 + 3) + 2?

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Add 5 and 3.