Multistep problems

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What is a multistep problem?

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A multistep problem is a mathematical question that requires more than one step to find the solution.

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How do you solve a multistep problem?

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To solve a multistep problem, break it down into smaller steps, solve each step in the correct order, and combine the results.

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What is the order of operations?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that tells you the sequence to follow when solving mathematical expressions: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What does it mean to solve an expression inside parentheses first?

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It means to calculate the value of the expression within the parentheses before performing any other operations.

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What is the result of 375 ÷ 15?

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The result is 25.

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What is the result of 10 + 10 ÷ 2?

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The result is 15.

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In the expression 3x(8+2)÷2, what should be solved first?

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The expression inside the parentheses, which is 8+2.

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What is the result of 16 ÷ 2 x 4 - 3?

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The result is 29.

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What operation is performed second in (13 - 1) + 4?

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The addition operation is performed second.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers.