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.

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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).

Front

What operation do you perform first in the expression: 10 - 4 ÷ 1 · 5?

Back

Division.

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Evaluate the expression: 4 · 3 - 7.

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5.

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What operation do you perform first in the expression: (12 + 10) ÷ 10 · 14 - 6?

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Addition.

Front

Calculate: 15 + 7 × 2 – 11 + 35.

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53.

Front

What is the result of 4 + 2 x 7?

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18.

Front

Why is it important to follow the Order of Operations?

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To ensure that mathematical expressions are evaluated consistently and correctly.

Front

What is the result of the expression: 8 + (3 × 2)?

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14.

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In the expression 5 + 2 × 3, which operation is performed first?

Back

Multiplication.