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 tells you 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). Often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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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: 5 x (6 - 3)

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15

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Solve: 18 ÷ (6 + 3)

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2

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In the expression 10 - 4 ÷ 1 x 5, which operation do you do first?

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Division

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What do you do first in the expression 12 ÷ 3 x 4?

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12 ÷ 3

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Solve: 6^2 - 3 x 4

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24

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What is the first step in solving 3 + 5 x 2?

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Multiplication (5 x 2 = 10) before Addition.

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If you have the expression 4 + 2 x (3 - 1), what do you do first?

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Evaluate the expression in the parentheses (3 - 1 = 2).

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What is the result of 7 - 2 x 3 + 4?

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The result is 5. (First do multiplication: 2 x 3 = 6, then 7 - 6 + 4 = 5).