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 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 does 'Multiplication and Division' mean in Order of Operations?

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Multiplication and Division are performed from left to right after any calculations inside parentheses.

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What does 'Addition and Subtraction' mean in Order of Operations?

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Addition and Subtraction are performed from left to right after any calculations involving parentheses and multiplication/division.

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How do you determine if two expressions are equal?

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Evaluate both expressions using the Order of Operations and compare the results.

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No, they are not equal.

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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 expressions 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 solve any Exponents.