5.7 Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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The Order of Operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression. The acronym PEMDAS is often used to remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Solve: 50 - (5 x 4)

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Evaluate: 8 x (3 + 5) - 2^3

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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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Calculate: (9 x 4) + (5 x 3)

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Evaluate: 5 x (2 + 3) - 4 ÷ 2

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Solve: (7 x 5) + (6 x 4)

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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The first step is to solve expressions inside Parentheses.

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