Order of Operations with Decimals

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What is the Order of Operations?

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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 helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for: P - Parentheses, E - Exponents, MD - Multiplication and Division (from left to right), AS - Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Calculate: 6.8 + (8.2 + 7.8) - 2.7

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20.1

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Calculate: (384 ÷ 5 x 3) - (42.8 x 3)

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102

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Calculate: 3(2.5 x 2) + (15 + 3)

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33

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Calculate: (2 + 34.3) ÷ 3

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12.1

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Calculate: 8.8 ÷ 4 + 2 x 2

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6.2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the first step in solving an expression with parentheses?

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The first step is to solve the operations inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the result of multiplying before adding in an expression?

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Multiplying before adding ensures that the correct order of operations is followed, leading to the correct final answer.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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If an expression has both multiplication and division, how do you solve it?

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You solve multiplication and division from left to right, whichever comes first.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3