Order of Operations

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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 does 'evaluate' mean in mathematics?

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To calculate the value of an expression.

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Solve: 2 x 8 - 9 + 7

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14

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Solve: 5 x (6 - 3)

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15

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Solve: (10 + 5) - 6

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9

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Which operation do you do first in: 2 · (15 - 2) ÷ 5?

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Subtraction (15 - 2) is done first.

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Solve: 30 - 7 x 4

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2

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What is a Parenthesis in mathematics?

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A symbol used to group numbers or expressions together, indicating that the operations inside should be performed first.

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What is Multiplication?

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An arithmetic operation that represents the repeated addition of the same number.

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What is Division?

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An arithmetic operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts.