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: (7 + 41) ÷ 2 – 15

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9

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Calculate: 5 x (6 + 4) x 5

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250

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True or False? 2 + (4 x 5 - 2) + 8 = 28

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True

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Calculate: 40 - 8 + 4 x 2

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40

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Calculate: 7[12 − (6 − 2) ÷ 4]

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77

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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Perform calculations inside Parentheses.

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What is the role of Exponents in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents are calculated after Parentheses and before Multiplication and Division.

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When do you perform Multiplication and Division in the Order of Operations?

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Multiplication and Division are performed from left to right after Parentheses and Exponents.