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 determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. The common acronym is PEMDAS: 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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What is the result of the expression 20 ÷ 5?

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The result of the expression 20 ÷ 5 is 4.

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How do you express '14 minus 9' in mathematical terms?

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'14 minus 9' is expressed as 14 - 9.

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What is the quotient of 36 and 6?

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The quotient of 36 and 6 is 6, expressed as 36 ÷ 6.

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How do you express '4 fewer than 11' in mathematical terms?

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'4 fewer than 11' is expressed as 11 - 4.

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What does '5 increased by 11' mean in mathematical terms?

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'5 increased by 11' means 5 + 11.

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What is the first step in solving an expression with multiple operations?

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The first step is to evaluate any expressions inside parentheses.

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When performing multiplication and division, which operation should be done first?

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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 difference between addition and subtraction in terms of operation?

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Addition combines quantities, while subtraction finds the difference between quantities.

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