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 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: 24x(4-2)÷6

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8

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Calculate: 5x(6-3)

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15

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Calculate: 7x(7-4)÷3

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7

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Calculate: 15 x 19 + 18 ÷ 6

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288

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Calculate: 18 + (6 – 2) × 2

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26

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What is the first step in solving an expression with parentheses?

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The first step is to solve the expression inside the parentheses.

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What do you do after solving parentheses in an expression?

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After solving parentheses, perform any exponents, then multiplication and division from left to right, followed by addition and subtraction from left to right.

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If an expression has both multiplication and division, how do you solve it?

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You solve multiplication and division from left to right as they appear in the expression.