Order of Operations

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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. The common acronym to remember this order is PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for: P - Parentheses, E - Exponents, MD - Multiplication and Division (from left to right), AS - Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Why is it important to follow the order of operations?

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Following the order of operations is crucial because it ensures that mathematical expressions are evaluated consistently and correctly, leading to the same result regardless of who performs the calculation.

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In the expression 5 - 3 + 2, what operation should be performed first according to the order of operations?

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Subtraction should be performed first, resulting in 5 - 3 = 2, and then addition is performed: 2 + 2 = 4.

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Calculate the result of (7 + 41) ÷ 2 – 15.

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First, calculate the parentheses: 7 + 41 = 48. Then divide: 48 ÷ 2 = 24. Finally, subtract: 24 - 15 = 9.

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What is the result of the expression 30 + 16 ÷ 2?

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According to the order of operations, divide first: 16 ÷ 2 = 8. Then add: 30 + 8 = 38.

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Evaluate the expression 24 ÷ 6 × 2 ÷ 4.

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First, divide: 24 ÷ 6 = 4. Then multiply: 4 × 2 = 8. Finally, divide: 8 ÷ 4 = 2.

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In the expression (12 + 10) ÷ 10 × 14 - 6, which operation is performed first?

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The first operation is addition: (12 + 10) = 22.

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What is the result of the expression 5 - 3 + 2 if the order of operations is not followed?

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If the order of operations is not followed, one might incorrectly perform addition first: 3 + 2 = 5, then 5 - 5 = 0.

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How do you handle multiplication and division in the order of operations?

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Multiplication and division are performed from left to right, meaning you do whichever comes first in the expression.