Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression.

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What operation should be performed first in the expression: 10 - 4 ÷ 1 x 5?

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Division.

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In the expression 2 x 9 ÷ 3, what is the result?

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6.

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What is the result of 17 - 5 · 3?

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2.

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How do you simplify the expression 8 + 3(5 + 2) - 7 ∙ 2?

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15.

Front

What is the role of parentheses in the Order of Operations?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first.

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What is the difference between multiplication and division in the Order of Operations?

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Both are performed from left to right, but multiplication is not prioritized over division.

Front

What is the result of the expression 4 + 3 x 2?

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10.

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How do you handle exponents in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents are calculated after parentheses and before multiplication and division.