Order of Operations with Rational Numbers

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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 dictates 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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What does the acronym 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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How do you solve an expression with parentheses?

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You should always solve expressions inside parentheses first before applying any other operations.

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What is the result of 30 ÷ 10?

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The result of 30 ÷ 10 is 3.

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What is the result of 4 x 8?

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The result of 4 x 8 is 32.

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What is the first step in solving the expression 3 + 4 x 6 - 4?

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The first step is to perform the multiplication: 4 x 6 = 24.

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What is the result of (5.3 - 3.9)?

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The result of (5.3 - 3.9) is 1.4.

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How do you handle multiplication and division in an expression?

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Multiplication and division should be performed from left to right as they appear in the expression.

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What is the result of (16.5 ÷ 2) + 8?

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The result is 16.25.

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What is the result of (9 + 7)?

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The result of (9 + 7) is 16.