Orders of Operations

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

Back

The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. The acronym PEMDAS is often used: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Front

What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction.

Front

Evaluate: 3 + 5 x 2

Back

3 + 5 x 2 = 3 + 10 = 13 (Multiplication is performed before addition).

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What is the result of 4 squared?

Back

4 squared is 4^2 = 16.

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What is the result of 2 cubed?

Back

2 cubed is 2^3 = 8.

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Evaluate: (6 + 2) x 3

Back

(6 + 2) x 3 = 8 x 3 = 24.

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What operation is performed first in the expression 10 - 2 + 3?

Back

Subtraction is performed first, so 10 - 2 = 8, then 8 + 3 = 11.

Front

Evaluate: 5 x (3 + 2)

Back

5 x (3 + 2) = 5 x 5 = 25.

Front

What is the value of 8 ÷ 4 + 2?

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8 ÷ 4 + 2 = 2 + 2 = 4 (Division is performed before addition).

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What is the result of 12 - (3 x 2)?

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12 - (3 x 2) = 12 - 6 = 6.