6th Grade Order of Operations 1

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What is the Order of Operations in mathematics?

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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 acronym PEMDAS is often used to remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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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).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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How do you evaluate an expression with parentheses?

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To evaluate an expression with parentheses, first perform the operations inside the parentheses before applying any other operations according to the Order of Operations.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the value of 6 squared (6^2)?

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6 squared (6^2) is equal to 36.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the result of 5 x 4?

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5 x 4 equals 20.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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How do you handle exponents in an expression?

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Exponents are handled by calculating the base raised to the power indicated by the exponent before performing multiplication, division, addition, or subtraction.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the result of 87 + 95 ÷ 5 - 6^2?

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The result is 70, calculated by first dividing 95 by 5, then performing addition and subtraction in order.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the result of 600 ÷ 10 ÷ 5?

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The result is 12, calculated by performing the divisions from left to right.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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How do you simplify an expression with multiple operations?

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To simplify an expression with multiple operations, follow the Order of Operations: first solve any operations in parentheses, then exponents, followed by multiplication and division from left to right, and finally addition and subtraction from left to right.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the value of 2 cubed (2^3)?

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2 cubed (2^3) is equal to 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1