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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 us 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). Often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction. It is the order in which operations should be performed in a mathematical expression.

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True or False: Addition ALWAYS comes before subtraction.

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False

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What do you do first in the expression 12 ÷ 3 x 4?

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You do 12 ÷ 3 first.

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Calculate: 5 x (6 - 3)

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15

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Calculate: 3^2 + 12 ÷ (6 - 3) × 8

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41

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What is the result of 8 ÷ 8 + 6 × 2?

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13

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In the expression 4 + 3 × 2, what operation do you perform first?

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You perform multiplication first, so 3 × 2.

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What is the value of 10 - 2 × 3 + 1?

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The value is 5.

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What is the first step in solving the expression (2 + 3) × 4?

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The first step is to solve the expression inside the parentheses: 2 + 3.