Order of Operations and Exponents Basics

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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. 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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What does the term 'exponent' mean?

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An exponent is a number that shows how many times a base number is multiplied by itself. For example, in 4^3, 4 is the base and 3 is the exponent, meaning 4 is multiplied by itself 3 times (4 x 4 x 4).

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Solve: 18 - 8 ÷ 2

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14

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Solve: 5 x (6 - 3)

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15

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How do you correctly say 4^3?

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4 cubed

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Which is GREATER? 2^7 or 7^2?

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2^7

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What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of 0?

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Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is equal to 1.

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What is the value of 2654^0?

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1

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What is the value of 5^0?

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1

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Which is greater, 2654^0 or 5^0?

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They are the same value.