Order of Operations (First Step)

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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 common acronym to remember this is PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does 'parentheses' mean in the context of order of operations?

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

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What is the first step in solving the expression: 50 - 16 x 2 ÷ (12 - 4)?

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The first step is to solve the expression inside the parentheses: (12 - 4) = 8.

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In the expression (12 + 10) ÷ 10 × 14 - 6, which operation is performed first?

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The first operation is addition: (12 + 10) = 22.

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What is the first step in solving the expression: -12 ÷ 6 (-3) + 8?

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The first step is division: -12 ÷ 6 = -2.

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In the equation 10 - 4 ÷ 1 x 5, which operation is done first?

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The first operation is division: 4 ÷ 1 = 4.

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What is the result of the expression (6 + 5) = 11?

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The result of the expression is 11, which is the sum of 6 and 5.

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What does 'multiplication' mean in the context of order of operations?

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Multiplication is one of the basic arithmetic operations, representing the repeated addition of a number. It is performed after parentheses and exponents.

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What does 'division' mean in the context of 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 after parentheses and exponents.

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What is the acronym used to remember the order of operations?

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