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). Often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). It is a mnemonic to help remember the order of operations.

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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The first step is to solve 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 calculate Exponents.

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What should you do if there are both multiplication and division in an expression?

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You should perform multiplication and division from left to right, as they appear in the expression.

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What should you do if there are both addition and subtraction in an expression?

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You should perform addition and subtraction from left to right, as they appear in the expression.

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