Order of Operations (no exponents)

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What is the Order of Operations?

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The Order of Operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical 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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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What does 'Parentheses' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Parentheses are symbols used to group numbers and operations together. Calculations inside parentheses should be performed first.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What does 'Multiplication' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Multiplication is one of the basic arithmetic operations. In the Order of Operations, it is performed after parentheses and before addition and subtraction.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What does 'Division' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Division is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another. It is performed at the same level as multiplication in the Order of Operations.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What does 'Addition' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to get a total. It is performed after multiplication and division in the Order of Operations.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What does 'Subtraction' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It is performed after addition in the Order of Operations.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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Solve: 5 x (6 - 3)

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15

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Solve: 7 x (7 - 4) ÷ 3

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7

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Solve: 16 ÷ 2 x 4 - 3

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29

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the correct order for the Order of Operations?

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Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3