order of operations

order of operations

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Mathematics

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate: 3 + 5 x 2

Back

3 + 5 x 2 = 3 + 10 = 13 (Multiplication first).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate: (4 + 6) x 2

Back

(4 + 6) x 2 = 10 x 2 = 20 (Parentheses first).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a base in an exponent?

Back

In an exponent, the base is the number that is multiplied by itself. For example, in 2^3, 2 is the base.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an exponent?

Back

An exponent indicates how many times the base is multiplied by itself. For example, in 2^3, the exponent is 3.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Multiplication always comes before addition in the order of operations.

Back

True.

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