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 'Parentheses' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Parentheses are symbols used to group parts of a mathematical expression. Operations inside parentheses should be performed first.

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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The first step is to solve any operations inside parentheses.

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What is the second step in the Order of Operations?

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The second step is to evaluate any exponents.

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What comes after Parentheses and Exponents in the Order of Operations?

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Multiplication and Division, which are performed from left to right.

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What is the last step in the Order of Operations?

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The last step is Addition and Subtraction, which are also performed from left to right.

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Solve: 2 x 9 ÷ 3

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6

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Solve: (7 x 5) + 5

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40

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Solve: 5 x 4 + 6

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26

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Solve: 18 + (6 – 2) × 2

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26