Order of operations

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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 calculations are performed. The acronym PEMDAS helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Calculate: 16 + 36 ÷ 2

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34

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Which expression CANNOT be used to show the total amount a group of 20 people will pay for $7 each? 7 ⋅ (11 + 9), (7 ⋅ 11) + (7 ⋅ 9), 7 ⋅ 20, 7 ⋅ 11 ⋅ 9

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7 ⋅ 11 ⋅ 9

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Calculate: 7 + 3² ⋅ 2

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25

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Calculate: 16 ÷ 2 ⋅ 4

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32

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Calculate: (1 + 2) ⋅ 2

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6

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What is the first step in solving an expression with parentheses?

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The first step is to solve the operations inside the parentheses.

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What is the result of 3²?

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9

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If an expression has both multiplication and addition, which do you perform first?

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You perform multiplication first, according to the order of operations.