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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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS is an acronym for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Solve: 12 - 4 x 2

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4

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Solve: 4 + 2 x 8

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20

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Solve: 4 + 9 + 8 ÷ 4

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15

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Solve: 5 x (6 - 3)

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15

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Solve: 2 x 9 ÷ 3

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6

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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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What do you do with Exponents in the Order of Operations?

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You calculate the value of the exponent before performing multiplication, division, addition, or subtraction.

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When do you perform Multiplication and Division?

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You perform Multiplication and Division from left to right after Parentheses and Exponents.