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 acronym PEMDAS helps remember the order: 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 Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Solve: 5 x (6 - 3)

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15

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Solve: (14 - 2) x 10 + 6

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126

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Solve: 5 x 4 + 6

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26

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Solve: 15 x 19 + 18 ÷ 6

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288

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Which operation should be performed first in the expression: 6 x 7 + (9 - 3) + 2?

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(9 - 3) should be performed first.

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What is the result of 8 + 2 x 5?

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18 (because multiplication is done before addition).

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If you have the expression 3 + 4 x 2, what do you calculate first?

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You calculate 4 x 2 first, which equals 8, then add 3 to get 11.

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What is the value of 10 - 3 + 2 x 4?

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The value is 15 (calculate 2 x 4 first, then subtract and add).