Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that determines the correct sequence to evaluate a mathematical expression. The order is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What does 'Parentheses' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Parentheses are symbols used to group parts of a mathematical expression. Operations inside parentheses should be performed first.

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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 any operations inside parentheses.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Solve: 5 x (6 + 4) x 5

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250

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Solve: (7 x 5) + 5

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40

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What operation do you perform first in the expression (12 + 10) ÷ 10 · 14 - 6?

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Addition.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Solve: 50 - 5 - (5 - 5)

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45

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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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.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the second step in the Order of Operations?

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The second step is to solve any exponents in the expression.

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Solve: 2^3 + 4

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12 (since 2^3 = 8, and 8 + 4 = 12).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1