Order of Operations with Integers

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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 acronym PEMDAS is often used: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its most basic form by performing all possible calculations.

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True or false: all addition must be simplified before any subtraction.

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False

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction in terms of order of operations?

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Addition and subtraction are performed from left to right, meaning they are of equal priority and should be calculated in the order they appear.

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