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. The order is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS is an acronym that stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction. It helps remember the order of operations.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Simplify: 25 - (13 + 4) + 4 ÷ 3

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4

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Simplify: 3[(4 + 6) ÷ 2]

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15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Simplify: 18 + (6 - 2) × 2

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26

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Evaluate: 2x + 5(y - 1) when x=8 and y=5

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36

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Simplify: 4 + 9 + 8 ÷ 4

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15

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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The first step is to solve expressions inside Parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the role of Exponents in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents are calculated after Parentheses and before Multiplication and Division.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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How do you handle Multiplication and Division in the Order of Operations?

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Multiplication and Division are performed from left to right, whichever comes first.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3