Order Of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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The Order of Operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression. The order is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). Often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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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). It is a mnemonic to remember the order of operations.

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Why is it important to use parentheses in calculations?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first, helping to clarify the order of operations and avoid mistakes.

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What happens if you ignore the order of operations?

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Ignoring the order of operations can lead to incorrect answers, as calculations may be performed in the wrong sequence.

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What is an example of a mathematical expression using all parts of PEMDAS?

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