Order of operations

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. The acronym PEMDAS helps remember the order: 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 stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction. It is the order in which operations should be performed in a mathematical expression.

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Calculate: 15 x 19 + 18 ÷ 6

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288

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Calculate: (14 - 2) x 10 + 6

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126

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Calculate: 5 x 4 + 6

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26

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Calculate: 7 x (7 - 4) ÷ 3

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7

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Calculate: 24 x (4 - 2) ÷ 6

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8

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

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The first step is to solve any operations inside parentheses.

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What do you do after solving parentheses in an expression?

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After solving parentheses, you handle exponents next.

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What is the next step after exponents in the order of operations?

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After exponents, perform multiplication and division from left to right.