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

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What does 'evaluate' mean in math?

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To evaluate means to calculate the value of an expression by following the order of operations.

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What is the result of 2 x 4 ÷ 2?

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4

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What is the result of 24 ÷ 4 x 2?

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12

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What is the result of 13 - 2 x 4?

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5

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What is the result of 7 - 4 + 4?

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7

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What is the result of 16 ÷ 4 + 14?

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18

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What do you do first in the order of operations?

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You do any calculations inside parentheses first.

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What comes after parentheses in the order of operations?

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Exponents come after parentheses.

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What operations are done at the same time in the order of operations?

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Multiplication and Division are done from left to right, as well as Addition and Subtraction.