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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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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Perform calculations inside Parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the second step in the Order of Operations?

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Calculate Exponents.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the third step in the Order of Operations?

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Perform Multiplication and Division from left to right.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the fourth step in the Order of Operations?

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Perform Addition and Subtraction from left to right.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Evaluate: 3 + 5 × 2

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13 (First multiply 5 × 2 = 10, then add 3).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Evaluate: (4 + 6) ÷ 2

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5 (First add 4 + 6 = 10, then divide by 2).

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Evaluate: 2^3 + 4

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12 (First calculate 2^3 = 8, then add 4).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is a common mistake when using Order of Operations?

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Performing Addition before Multiplication.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3