Math Order of Operations 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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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in solving the expression 90 - 5^2 × 3?

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The first step is to calculate the exponent: 5^2 = 25.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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How do you solve the expression (5 × 6) ÷ (10 - 5)?

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First, solve the parentheses: 10 - 5 = 5. Then, calculate: (5 × 6) ÷ 5 = 6.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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In the expression 25 x (3-1), which operation is performed first?

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Subtraction is performed first: (3 - 1) = 2.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the result of the expression 7[12 − (6 − 2) ÷ 4]?

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First, solve inside the parentheses: (6 - 2) = 4. Then, 4 ÷ 4 = 1. Now, 12 - 1 = 11. Finally, 7 × 11 = 77.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the value of the expression 20 + (7 – 2) × 2?

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First, solve inside the parentheses: (7 - 2) = 5. Then, calculate: 5 × 2 = 10. Finally, 20 + 10 = 30.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the order of operations in PEMDAS?

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The order is: 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 is an example of an expression that requires the use of PEMDAS?

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An example is: 3 + 6 × (5 + 4) ÷ 3 - 7.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

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How do you handle multiplication and division in PEMDAS?

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Multiplication and division are performed from left to right as they appear in the expression.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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How do you handle addition and subtraction in PEMDAS?

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Addition and subtraction are also performed from left to right as they appear in the expression.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3