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 3^2 mean?

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3^2 means 3 multiplied by itself, which equals 9.

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What operation does the line represent in mathematical expressions?

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The line represents division.

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How do you solve addition and subtraction in order of operations?

Back

You solve addition and subtraction from left to right.

Front

Which operation should you perform first in the expression 4 + 3^3 ÷ 5?

Back

You should perform the exponent first.

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What is the value of the expression 7 + 8 - 2?

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The value is 13.

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What is the result of 5 × (2 + 3)?

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The result is 25.

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What does the term 'exponent' refer to in mathematics?

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An exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.

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What is the value of the expression 6 ÷ 2 × 3?

Back

The value is 9.

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What is the first step in solving the expression 8 - 3 + 2?

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The first step is to solve from left to right, so 8 - 3 = 5.