Order Of Operations (PEMDAS/GEMDAS)

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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). It is the order of operations used to solve mathematical expressions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate: (6 + 3) x 2²

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36

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Evaluate: 4 + 3 - (8 - 6) x 2

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3

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the first step in solving: 3 + 4 x 6 - 4?

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The first step is multiplication.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Evaluate: 12 ÷ 3 x 4

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The first step is 12 ÷ 3, which equals 4.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Evaluate: 2 + 2 x 2

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6

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What does GEMDAS stand for?

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GEMDAS stands for Grouping, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). It is another way to remember the order of operations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Evaluate: 5 + (3 x 2) - 4

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The answer is 7.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2