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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What is the first step in solving an expression using PEMDAS?

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The first step is to solve any operations inside Parentheses.

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What is the second step in solving an expression using PEMDAS?

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The second step is to calculate Exponents.

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In the expression 2 + 3 x 4, what operation do you perform first?

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You perform the multiplication first, so 3 x 4 = 12, then add 2.

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What is the result of the expression (5 + 3) x 2?

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The result is 16, because you first solve the parentheses: 5 + 3 = 8, then multiply by 2.

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How do you handle multiplication and division in PEMDAS?

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You perform multiplication and division from left to right as they appear in the expression.

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What is the result of the expression 150 + 40 ÷ 20?

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The result is 152, because you divide 40 by 20 first, which equals 2, then add 150.

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What is the result of the expression 175 - 5³?

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The result is 50, because 5³ equals 125, and 175 - 125 equals 50.

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In the expression 6 + 25 - 30, what is the final result?

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The final result is 1, because you perform the addition and subtraction from left to right.

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What is the result of the expression 17 - (5 x 3)?

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The result is 2, because you first calculate 5 x 3 = 15, then subtract from 17.

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