Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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The Order of Operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression. The acronym PEMDAS helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does the term 'exponent' mean?

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How do you solve the expression: (14 - 2) x 10 + 6?

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First, solve inside the parentheses: 14 - 2 = 12. Then multiply: 12 x 10 = 120. Finally, add 6: 120 + 6 = 126.

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What is the first step in solving an expression with parentheses?

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The first step is to solve the operations inside the parentheses.

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What is the difference between multiplication and division in the Order of Operations?

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Multiplication and division are performed from left to right in the order they appear in the expression. They are of equal priority.

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction in the Order of Operations?

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Addition and subtraction are also performed from left to right in the order they appear in the expression. They are of equal priority.

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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