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. 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 PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS is an acronym that stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Solve: (82 ÷ 2) × 3 – 17

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106

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Solve: 4 + 9 + 8 ÷ 4

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15

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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True or False: Addition ALWAYS comes before subtraction.

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False

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Solve: 8 + 5 × 4 + (7 - 3)

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32

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Solve: -8 + (15 - 3) ÷ 4

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-5

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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The first step is to solve expressions inside Parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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

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Exponents are calculated after Parentheses and before Multiplication and Division.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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When do you perform Multiplication and Division in the Order of Operations?

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Multiplication and Division are performed from left to right after Parentheses and Exponents.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3