PEMDAS

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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). It is the order of operations used to solve mathematical expressions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the first step in solving an expression using PEMDAS?

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The first step is to solve any operations inside Parentheses.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Solve: 21 ÷ 3 + (3 × 9) × 9 + 5

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255

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CCSS.5.OA.A.2

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

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What is the purpose of using PEMDAS?

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PEMDAS helps to ensure that mathematical expressions are solved in a consistent and correct order.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Solve: (19 - 7) ÷ 4 + 11

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14

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What do you do after solving Parentheses in PEMDAS?

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After Parentheses, you solve Exponents.

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Solve: 3 x 2 + 4

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10

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the last step in PEMDAS?

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The last step is to perform Addition and Subtraction from left to right.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Solve: 8 + [(4 + 5) ⋅ 2]

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26

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the difference between Multiplication and Division in PEMDAS?

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Multiplication and Division are performed from left to right, meaning you do them in the order they appear in the expression.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3