Order of Operations with Rational Numbers

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What is the Order of Operations?

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The Order of Operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression. 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: 4.2 − 0.2 (6)

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3

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Calculate: 21 ÷ 7 + 4 (2)

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11

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Calculate: −⅓ x −½ x ⅓

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1/18

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Calculate: 1.2 x 3

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3.6

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

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The result of multiplying two negative numbers is a positive number.

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What is the result of multiplying a negative number by a positive number?

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The result of multiplying a negative number by a positive number is a negative number.

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What is the result of adding two negative numbers?

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The result of adding two negative numbers is a negative number.