Order of Operations

Front

What is the Order of Operations?

Back

A set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression.

Front

What does PEMDAS stand for?

Back

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Front

Solve: 5 + 3 × 2

Back

11

Front

Solve: (8 - 3) × 4

Back

20

Front

What is the result of any number divided by zero?

Back

Undefined.

Front

Solve: 12 ÷ (2 + 4)

Back

2

Front

What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

Back

Solve expressions inside Parentheses.

Front

Solve: 20 - 4 × 3 + 2

Back

10

Front

What is the difference between multiplication and division in the Order of Operations?

Back

They are performed from left to right, but multiplication is not prioritized over division.

Front

Solve: 50 - 16 ÷ 2 × (12 + 4)

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