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 that stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Calculate: (3 + 2) × 4

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20

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Calculate: 10 - 2 × 3

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4

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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The first step is to solve expressions inside Parentheses.

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What is the result of 6 + 2 × 3?

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12

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Calculate: 5 + (3 × 2) - 4

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7

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in mathematical expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first.

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Calculate: 8 - (2 + 3) × 2

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-2

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What is the result of 4 × (5 - 3) + 6?

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14