Mastering PEMDAS for Order of Operations

The video tutorial covers solving a math problem using the order of operations (PEMDAS). It begins with reading the problem, then addresses solving parentheses, handling exponents, performing multiplication and division, and finally addition and subtraction. The instructor emphasizes understanding each step and encourages practice.

What is the first step you should take when solving an order of operations problem?

• Add the numbers

• Read the problem out loud

• Multiply the numbers

• Solve the exponents

When solving parentheses, what should you do with the signs in front of the numbers?

• Multiply them

• Circle them with the number

• Add them together

• Ignore them

How should you handle a negative number raised to an exponent?

• Include the negative sign in the exponentiation

• Square the negative sign separately

• Add the negative sign after exponentiation

• Ignore the negative sign

What is the result of -4 squared?

• -8

• 8

• 16

• -16

When performing multiplication and division, in which direction should you proceed?

• Bottom to top

• Left to right

• Top to bottom

• Right to left

What is the result of 3 times 16?

• 32

• 12

• 48

• 64

When adding and subtracting, how should you proceed?

• Bottom to top

• Right to left

• Top to bottom

• Left to right

What is the sum of 16 negatives and 48 negatives?

• -64

• 64

• 32

• -32

What should you do if the signs of the numbers are the same when adding or subtracting?

• Ignore the signs

• Subtract the numbers

• Add the numbers and keep the sign

• Multiply the numbers

What should you do if you have any questions while solving problems?

• Skip the problem

• Leave a comment for help

• Guess the answer

• Ask a friend