Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that determines the correct sequence to evaluate 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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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What does 'Parentheses' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Parentheses are symbols used to group parts of a mathematical expression. Operations inside parentheses should be performed first.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What does 'Exponents' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents indicate how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself. For example, 2^3 means 2 x 2 x 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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The first step is to solve any expressions inside parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the second step in the Order of Operations?

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The second step is to calculate any exponents.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the third step in the Order of Operations?

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The third step is to perform multiplication and division from left to right.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the fourth step in the Order of Operations?

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The fourth 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: 12 - 4 x 2

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4 (First multiply 4 x 2 = 8, then subtract 12 - 8 = 4).

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Solve: 5 - (7 + 3) ÷ 2

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0 (First solve inside parentheses: 7 + 3 = 10, then divide: 10 ÷ 2 = 5, finally subtract: 5 - 5 = 0).

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Solve: 30 + 16 ÷ 2

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38 (First divide: 16 ÷ 2 = 8, then add: 30 + 8 = 38).

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2