Order of Operations

Front

What does the E in PEMDAS stand for?

Back

Exponent

Front

What does PEMDAS represent in order of operations?

Back

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

Front

What is the first step in solving an expression using order of operations?

Back

Evaluate expressions inside Parentheses.

Front

What is the difference between multiplication and division in the order of operations?

Back

They are performed from left to right, meaning you do whichever comes first.

Front

What is the difference between addition and subtraction in the order of operations?

Back

They are also performed from left to right, meaning you do whichever comes first.

Front

Solve: 3 + 5 × 2

Back

13 (First multiply 5 × 2 = 10, then add 3)

Front

Solve: (4 + 6) × 2

Back

20 (First add 4 + 6 = 10, then multiply by 2)

Front

What is the purpose of using order of operations?

Back

To ensure that mathematical expressions are solved consistently and correctly.

Front

What does the P in PEMDAS stand for?

Back

Parentheses

Front

What is an example of an expression that requires the order of operations?

Back

(2 + 3) × (5 - 2) + 4