Order of Operations Practice

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which operations are performed in 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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Parentheses.

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Solve the expression: 5 - 6^2 ÷ 4 - 3.

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-7.

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In the expression 10 - 4 ÷ 1 x 5, which operation is performed first?

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Division.

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True or False: 2 x 3 + 10 ÷ 2 = 8

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False.

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What is equivalent to 5 x 5 x 5 x 5?

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5^4.

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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 an expression.

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.

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11 (Multiplication is performed before addition).

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20 (Parentheses are calculated first).