Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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The Order of Operations is a set of rules that tells you 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). Often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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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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What is 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 in exponential form?

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5⁴

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What is the result of 4 + 9 + 8 ÷ 4?

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15

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What is the result of (24 - 16) ÷ 8?

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1

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What is the result of 5 x 4 + 6?

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26

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Which is greater: 2⁷ or 7²?

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2⁷ is greater.

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

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Always solve the operations inside the parentheses first.

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What do you do after solving parentheses in an expression?

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Next, evaluate any exponents.

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What is the result of 3 + 5 x 2?

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13 (because you do multiplication before addition).