7th Grade 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 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 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: 5 + 4 x 3

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17

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Calculate: 45 ÷ 5 + 36 ÷ 4

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18

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Calculate: 3 × 10^3

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3,000

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Calculate: 42 ÷ 6 × 2 – 9

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5

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Calculate: 18 ÷ 3 + 5 × 2

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13

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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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What is the role of Exponents in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents are calculated after Parentheses and before Multiplication and Division.

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When do you perform Multiplication and Division?

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Multiplication and Division are performed from left to right after Parentheses and Exponents.