6th Grade Order of Operations Review Study Guide

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that determines the correct sequence to evaluate 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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What is the first step in solving 3 + 4 x 6 - 4?

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Multiplication (4 x 6 = 24) is performed first before addition and subtraction.

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What is the result of (9 + 23) ÷ (5 - 3)?

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16

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What is the result of 18 + (6 – 2) × 2?

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26

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What is the result of (24 - 16) ÷ 8?

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What is the result of (2 + 7 - 1) ÷ 2²?

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What does 'Parentheses' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in a mathematical expression.

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What does 'Exponents' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents indicate how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.

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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 or vice versa.

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What is the difference between Addition and Subtraction in the Order of Operations?

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Both are performed from left to right, but addition is not prioritized over subtraction or vice versa.