Order of Operations

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

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What does the term 'quotient' refer to?

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The quotient is the answer to a division problem.

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What does the term 'sum' refer to?

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The sum is the answer to an addition problem.

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Calculate: (9 + 23) ÷ (5 - 3)

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Calculate: 10 + 45 ÷ 9 - (14 ÷ 2)

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Calculate: 7 x (7 - 4) ÷ 3

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What is the first step in solving an expression using the order of operations?

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The first step is to solve any expressions inside parentheses.

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What is the second step in the order of operations?

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The second step is to evaluate exponents.

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What is the third step in the order of operations?

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The third step is to perform multiplication and division from left to right.

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What is the fourth step in the order of operations?

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The fourth step is to perform addition and subtraction from left to right.