Order of Operations/Integers Flashcard

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What is the Order of Operations?

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The Order of Operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression. 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 it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by performing all possible calculations and combining like terms.

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is the result of 15 - 22 + 16?

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9

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How do you solve 5 + 2(7 - 1)?

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First, solve the parentheses: 7 - 1 = 6. Then multiply: 2 * 6 = 12. Finally, add: 5 + 12 = 17.

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What is the product of two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is positive.

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What is the result of (7 - 3) x (7 + 1)?

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32

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What is the sum of -4 and -5?

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-9

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When adding two integers with the same sign, what is the result?

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The result is the sum of their absolute values, and the sign remains the same.

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What happens when you multiply a positive integer by a negative integer?

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The result is a negative integer.