Order of Operations - 5th grade

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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 should you do first in the expression 3 x (5 + 7)?

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Calculate the expression inside the parentheses: 5 + 7 = 12.

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In the expression 2 + 8 x 3, which operation do you perform first?

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Multiplication: 8 x 3 = 24.

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What is the result of 30 - (5 x 4) + 17?

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27.

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Does (3 x 9) + 2 equal 3 x (9 + 2)?

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No, they do not equal each other.

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What is the value of (2 + 2) x 2 - 1?

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7.

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Why do we use parentheses in math expressions?

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To indicate which operations should be performed first.

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

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Multiplication is performed before addition.

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How do you simplify the expression 4 + 3 x 2?

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First, multiply: 3 x 2 = 6, then add: 4 + 6 = 10.