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 the term 'sum' mean in mathematics?

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The result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What does the term 'product' mean in mathematics?

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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Evaluate expressions inside Parentheses.

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What is the second step in the Order of Operations?

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Evaluate Exponents.

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In the expression 12 - 4 x 2, which operation do you perform first?

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Multiplication (4 x 2) before subtraction.

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What is the result of 12 - 4 x 2?

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4.

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If you see the word 'difference' in a math problem, what operation should you use?

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Subtraction.

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If you see the word 'quotient' in a math problem, what operation should you use?

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Division.

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What is the expression for 'triple the sum of 33 and 27'?

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3 x (33 + 27).