Orders 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 common acronym is PEMDAS: 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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Calculate: 80 ÷ 10 x 4²

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128

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Calculate: 2 x (12 - 4)

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16

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Calculate: 8 x 3² ÷ 3

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24

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Calculate: 48 ÷ 6 ÷ 2

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4

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Calculate: 27 ÷ (2 x 4 + 1)

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3

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What is a parenthesis in mathematics?

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

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that shows how many times a base number is multiplied by itself.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times.