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 helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does 'parentheses' mean in the order of operations?

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Parentheses are symbols used to group numbers and operations together. Calculations inside parentheses are performed first.

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What does 'exponents' mean in the order of operations?

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Exponents indicate how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself. For example, 2^3 means 2 x 2 x 2.

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What is the result of (6 + 2) x (3 + 2)?

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40

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What is the result of (14 - 2) x 10 + 6?

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126

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What is the result of 18 + (6 – 2) × 2?

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26

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What is the result of 7x(7-4)÷3?

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7

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What is the result of 15 x 19 + 18 ÷ 6?

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288

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What is the first step in solving an expression using the order of operations?

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The first step is to solve any calculations inside parentheses.

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What is the second step in solving an expression using the order of operations?

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The second step is to calculate any exponents.