Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression.

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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

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Calculate: 20 x 2 - (10 - 4)

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34

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Which operation is performed SECOND in the expression 44 ÷ 2 X (3 - 1)?

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Division (÷) is performed second.

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Calculate: 24 ÷ 4 x 2

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12

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What is the value of 8² + (7 - 4)²?

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73

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Calculate: 7[12 - (6 - 2) ÷ 4]

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77

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What is the first step in solving an expression with parentheses?

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Evaluate the expression inside the parentheses.

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What is the difference between multiplication and division in the Order of Operations?

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Both are performed from left to right, but multiplication is not prioritized over division or vice versa.

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.