What is the order of operations in mathematics?
order of operations

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the acronym 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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Calculate: 3 + 5 x 2
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3 + 5 x 2 = 3 + 10 = 13 (Multiplication first).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Calculate: (4 + 6) x 2
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(4 + 6) x 2 = 10 x 2 = 20 (Parentheses first).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a base in an exponent?
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In an exponent, the base is the number that is multiplied by itself. For example, in 2^3, 2 is the base.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an exponent?
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An exponent indicates how many times the base is multiplied by itself. For example, in 2^3, the exponent is 3.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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True or False: Multiplication always comes before addition in the order of operations.
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True.
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