Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in 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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Simplify: 5 - 6² ÷ 4 - 3

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-7

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True or False? 2 + (-6)² = -10

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True

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Solve: 91 + 27 ÷ (72 ÷ 24)

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100

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Solve: 4(8) ÷ (8 - 6)

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16

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True or False? 2 + (4 * 5 - 2) + 8 = 28

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True

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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Perform calculations inside Parentheses.

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What is the role of Exponents in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents are calculated after Parentheses and before Multiplication and Division.

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How do you handle Multiplication and Division in the Order of Operations?

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Perform Multiplication and Division from left to right as they appear in the expression.