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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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS is an acronym for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). It helps remember the order of operations.

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Calculate: 5x(6-3)

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15

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Calculate: (24-16)÷8

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1

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Calculate: (4x8)-(9+7)

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16

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Which is GREATER? 2^7 or 7^2

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2^7

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Calculate: 4 + 9 + 8 ÷ 4

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15

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What is the first step in solving an expression using the order of operations?

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Evaluate expressions inside parentheses.

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What is the result of 3 + 5 × 2?

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13 (because multiplication is done before addition).

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What is the result of 10 - 2^3 + 4?

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10 - 8 + 4 = 6.