Order Of Operations (PEMDAS/GEMDAS)

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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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What does GEMDAS stand for?

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GEMDAS stands for Grouping, 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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What is the first step in the order of operations?

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The first step is to evaluate expressions inside parentheses or grouping symbols.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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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, as they appear in the expression.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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How do you handle addition and subtraction in the order of operations?

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Addition and subtraction are performed from left to right, as they appear in the expression.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the result of 5 - 3 + 2 if done correctly?

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The correct result is 4, as subtraction is done before addition.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the result of 3 + 4 x 6 - 4?

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The result is 19, as multiplication is done before addition and subtraction.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Evaluate: 40 ÷ 5 × (9 + 5) × 2. What is the answer?

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The answer is 224.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What does 3^2 mean?

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3^2 means 3 multiplied by itself, which equals 9.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Evaluate: 4 + 3 - (8 - 6) x 2. What is the answer?

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The answer is 3.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3