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 acronym PEMDAS is often used: 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 simplify the expression 5 x (7 - 2) + (8 + 1)?

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First, simplify inside the parentheses: 5 x 5 + 9 = 25 + 9 = 34.

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What is the result of the expression 15 + 7 × 2 – 11 + 35?

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The result is 53. Follow the order of operations: first multiplication, then addition and subtraction.

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What is the value of (82 ÷ 2) × 3 – 17?

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The value is 106. First, divide 82 by 2, then multiply by 3, and finally subtract 17.

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply a base number by itself.

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What special word do you use for the exponent of 2?

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The special word for the exponent of 2 is 'squared'.

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How would you express '3 times the difference between 8 and 3' mathematically?

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It can be expressed as 3 x (8 - 3).

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What is the difference between multiplication and addition in terms of order of operations?

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Multiplication is performed before addition in the order of operations.

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What is the result of the expression 4 + 3 × 2?

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The result is 10. First, multiply 3 by 2, then add 4.