Order of Operations with Integers

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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 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).

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Solve: 3 + 27 ÷ (-3)

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-6

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What is the result of dividing two negative numbers?

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The result of dividing two negative numbers is a positive number.

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Solve: -56 ÷ (-7) - (-3)

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11

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What happens when you multiply a negative number by a negative number?

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When you multiply a negative number by a negative number, the result is a positive number.

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Solve: -3(-5) - 16

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-1

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What is the result of multiplying a negative number by a positive number?

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The result of multiplying a negative number by a positive number is a negative number.

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Solve: (-4)(3) - 4

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-16

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What is the result of adding a negative number to a positive number?

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The result of adding a negative number to a positive number depends on the absolute values of the numbers. If the positive number is larger, the result is positive; if the negative number is larger, the result is negative.