What is the purpose of the order of operations in mathematics?

Order of Operations in Expressions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To ensure consistent results
To solve equations faster
To make math more complex
To prioritize addition over other operations
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In PEMDAS, what does the 'P' stand for?
Percentage
Product
Parentheses
Power
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which operations are represented by 'M' and 'D' in PEMDAS?
Multiplication and Division
Multiplication and Deduction
Multiplication and Difference
Mean and Division
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When both multiplication and division appear in a problem, how should they be handled?
From left to right
From right to left
Division first, then multiplication
Multiplication first, then division
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct order to solve addition and subtraction in an expression?
Subtraction first, then addition
From left to right
From right to left
Addition first, then subtraction
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the expression 5 + 4 - 2 × 3, what is the first operation to perform?
4 - 2
2 × 3
5 - 2
5 + 4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of the expression 5 + 4 - 2 × 3?
11
9
3
7
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