The Order of Operations (PEMDAS)

Front

What does PEMDAS stand for?

Back

PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Front

What is the first step in the order of operations?

Back

The first step is to solve expressions inside Parentheses.

Front

How do you handle exponents in the order of operations?

Back

You calculate exponents after solving any expressions in parentheses.

Front

What is the rule for multiplication and division in PEMDAS?

Back

Multiplication and division are performed from left to right.

Front

What is the rule for addition and subtraction in PEMDAS?

Back

Addition and subtraction are also performed from left to right.

Front

Simplify: 3 + 5 × 2

Back

3 + 10 = 13.

Front

Simplify: (4 + 6) × 2

Back

10 × 2 = 20.

Front

What is the value of |-5|?

Back

The value of |-5| is 5.

Front

Simplify: 2² + 3 × 4

Back

4 + 12 = 16.

Front

What is the result of 8 - 3 + 2?

Back

8 - 3 + 2 = 7.