Beginning 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 'evaluate' mean in mathematics?

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To calculate the value of an expression.

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What is a Parenthesis in math?

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A symbol used to group parts of a mathematical expression, indicating that the operations inside should be performed first.

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Solve: 6 + (4 x 3)

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What is Multiplication?

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A mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times.

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Solve: 3(4 + 3)

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What is Subtraction?

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A mathematical operation that represents the operation of removing objects from a collection.

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Solve: 5 x (6 - 3)

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What does 'divide' mean in math?

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To separate into equal parts or groups; the opposite of multiplication.

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Solve: (24 - 16) ÷ 8

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