Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that determines the correct sequence to evaluate a mathematical 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 'Parentheses' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Parentheses are symbols used to group parts of a mathematical expression. Operations inside parentheses should be performed first.

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What is the first step in solving the expression: 5 x (6 - 3)?

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Calculate the expression inside the parentheses: 6 - 3 = 3.

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Solve: 5 x (6 - 3)

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What does 'Exponents' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents indicate how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.

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What is the second step in solving the expression: (24 - 16) ÷ 8?

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Calculate the expression inside the parentheses: 24 - 16 = 8.

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Solve: (24 - 16) ÷ 8

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What is the third step in solving the expression: 24 x (4 - 2) ÷ 6?

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Calculate the expression inside the parentheses: 4 - 2 = 2.

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Solve: 24 x (4 - 2) ÷ 6

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What is the first operation to perform in the expression: 3 + 4 x 6 - 4?

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Multiplication (4 x 6 = 24) should be performed first.