Order of operations

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What is the order of operations in math?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that tells you the correct sequence to evaluate a math expression. It is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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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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Solve: 2 x 4 ÷ 2 = ?

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4

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Solve: 18 + 24 ÷ 4 = ?

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24

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Solve: 10 + 15 ÷ 5 = ?

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13

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Solve: 7 - 4 + 4 = ?

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7

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Solve: 16 ÷ 4 + 14 = ?

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18

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What is the first step in the order of operations?

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The first step is to solve expressions inside parentheses.

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What do you do after parentheses in the order of operations?

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After parentheses, you solve exponents.

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What comes after exponents in the order of operations?

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After exponents, you perform multiplication and division from left to right.