Order of Operations with Rational Numbers

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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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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Calculate: (16.5 ÷ 2) + 8

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16.25

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Calculate: 16 + 2(3.4 + 2.15)

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27.1

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the first step in solving 3 + 4 x 6 - 4?

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Multiplication (4 x 6).

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Calculate: 3(4.8) - 2(1.03)

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12.34

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Solve: 23 + (30 ÷ 10) x 4

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35

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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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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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is the difference between multiplication and addition in the context of order of operations?

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Multiplication is performed before addition according to the order of operations.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the purpose of parentheses in mathematical expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2