Order of Operations

Front

What is the correct order of operations in mathematics?

Back

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction (PEMDAS)

Front

What is the result of the expression 18 + 2 x 4?

Back

26

Front

What is the result of the expression 25 - 14 + 3?

Back

14

Front

In the expression 10 - 4 ÷ 1 x 5, which operation should be performed first?

Back

Division

Front

What is the result of the expression (9 + 23) ÷ (5 - 3)?

Back

16

Front

What does the acronym PEMDAS stand for?

Back

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)

Front

Why is it important to follow the order of operations in mathematical expressions?

Back

To ensure that calculations are performed correctly and consistently.

Front

What is the result of the expression 3 + 5 x 2?

Back

13 (because multiplication is performed before addition)

Front

If an expression contains both addition and subtraction, which should be performed first?

Back

They should be performed from left to right.

Front

What is the result of the expression 6 ÷ 2(1 + 2)?

Back

9 (because the parentheses are evaluated first, then division and multiplication from left to right)