TEKS 5.4F

Front

What is the order of operations in mathematics?

Back

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).

Front

What should you solve first in the expression 86 - (6 + 17) + 28?

Back

You should solve the expression inside the parentheses first: 6 + 17 = 23.

Front

What is the result of 5.3 + (7 - 8) - 2.1?

Back

The result is 4.2.

Front

Which operation do you perform last in the expression 22 - (5 + 3) ÷ 2?

Back

You perform the subtraction last: 22 - 4 = 18.

Front

What is the value of 50 - (10 + 8)?

Back

The value is 32.

Front

What is the result of 5 x (15 ÷ 3)?

Back

The result is 25.

Front

What does the term 'parentheses' mean in mathematics?

Back

Parentheses are symbols used to group numbers and operations together, indicating that the operations inside should be performed first.

Front

What is the purpose of using exponents in mathematics?

Back

Exponents are used to represent repeated multiplication of a number by itself.

Front

What does the term 'division' mean?

Back

Division is an arithmetic operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts.

Front

What is the result of the expression 8 ÷ 2?

Back

The result is 4.