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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List the correct order of operations.

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Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction.

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What do parentheses indicate in an expression?

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They indicate that the operations inside them should be performed first.

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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.

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Calculate: (7 + 41) ÷ 2 – 15

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9

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Calculate: (15 ÷ 3)² + 9 ÷ 3

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28

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Calculate: (2 + 7 - 1) ÷ 2²

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2

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What is the result of 18 + (6 – 2) × 2?

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26

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What is the purpose of the Order of Operations?

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To ensure that mathematical expressions are evaluated consistently and correctly.

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What is the difference between multiplication and division in the order of operations?

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They are performed from left to right, meaning if both appear in an expression, you do them in the order they appear.