PEMDAS and Exponents Flashcard

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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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What is the first step in solving an expression using PEMDAS?

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The first step is to simplify any expressions inside parentheses.

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How do you handle exponents in an expression?

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You calculate the value of the exponent before performing multiplication, division, addition, or subtraction.

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What is the result of 8^3?

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The result of 8^3 is 512.

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In the expression 12 ÷ 3 x 4, which operation do you perform first?

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You perform the division first, so 12 ÷ 3.

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What is the value of 5^2?

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The value of 5^2 is 25.

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How do you simplify the expression 40 + 5^2 - 7⋅4?

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First, calculate 5^2 (which is 25), then perform the operations from left to right: 40 + 25 - 28 = 37.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is 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 10 ÷ 2 × 5?

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The result is 25, as you perform division and multiplication from left to right.

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How do you evaluate the expression 5^2 - 10 ÷ 2 × 4?

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First, calculate 5^2 (25), then perform the division (10 ÷ 2 = 5), then multiplication (5 × 4 = 20), and finally subtraction (25 - 20 = 5).