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 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 do parentheses do in an expression?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in a mathematical expression.

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What is the first step in the order of operations?

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The first step is to solve any expressions inside parentheses.

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What is the second step in the order of operations?

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The second step is to perform any exponents.

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What is the third step in the order of operations?

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The third step is to perform multiplication and division from left to right.

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What is the fourth step in the order of operations?

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The fourth step is to perform addition and subtraction from left to right.

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Solve: (3 + 5) x 2 = ?

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16

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Solve: 10 - 2 x 3 = ?

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4

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Solve: 50 - 16 x 2 ÷ (12 - 4) = ?

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42

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If you have 300 x 700, how many zeroes are in the product?

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There are 4 zeroes in the product.