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 us 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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2

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

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You do 12 ÷ 3 first.

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Evaluate: (7 x 5) + (6 x 4)

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59

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Evaluate: (7 + 41) ÷ 2 – 15

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9

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Evaluate: 2 x 9 ÷ 3

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6

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

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You multiply 2 x 3 first.

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

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You calculate 3 x 2 first.

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11 (because you multiply 4 x 2 first, then add 3).