Order of Operations - MATHALON

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What is the Order of Operations in mathematics?

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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 is often used to 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 + 5) × 2

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16

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Solve: 10 - (2 + 3) × 2

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0

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

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The first step is to solve any expressions inside parentheses.

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What is the value of 2²?

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4

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Solve: 5 + 3 × 2

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11

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What do you do with exponents in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents are calculated after parentheses and before multiplication and division.

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Solve: (8 - 3) + 2 × 5

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15

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What is the result of 12 ÷ (2 + 4)?

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2