Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that determines the correct sequence to evaluate 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 GCF stand for?

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Greatest Common Factor, the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is the expression for the product of seven and a number increased by five?

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7n + 5.

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If you have the expression 12 + 10p, what does 'p' represent?

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The number of people.

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What is the first step in solving an expression using the Order of Operations?

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Evaluate any expressions inside parentheses.

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What is an example of a mathematical expression that requires the Order of Operations?

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3 + 5 × 2.

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What is the result of 3 + 5 × 2 using the Order of Operations?

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13, because you multiply first (5 × 2 = 10) and then add (3 + 10 = 13).

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What is the GCF of 32 and 40?

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8.

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What is the GCF of 36 and 24?

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12.