Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that tells us the correct sequence to evaluate a mathematical expression.

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What does the acronym 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 do you do first in the Order of Operations?

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Always solve expressions inside Parentheses first.

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What is the result of (6 + 2) x (3 + 2)?

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40

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What is the result of 12 + (3 x 4)?

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24

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What is the result of 18 + 2 x 4?

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26

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What is the result of (4 x 8) - (9 + 7)?

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16

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What is the result of (4 x 9) - 6?

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30

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What do you do after solving Parentheses in an expression?

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Next, solve any Exponents.

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What comes after Exponents in the Order of Operations?

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Multiplication and Division, from left to right.