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. The order is 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 is an acronym for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). It helps remember the order of operations.

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Calculate: 5 + (-5) - 8 / 2

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-4

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Simplify: 2m + 3n - 4m - 5n

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-2m - 2n

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Evaluate: 2m + 7(4m - 7) + 3

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30m - 46

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Solve for ?: 1/5 x (-1/6) + (?) = -2 1/30

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-2

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Calculate: 1 + (-3) x 2

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-5

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What is the first step in solving an expression using the order of operations?

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Perform calculations inside parentheses first.

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What is the role of exponents in the order of operations?

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Exponents are calculated after parentheses and before multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.

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When do you perform multiplication and division in the order of operations?

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Multiplication and division are performed from left to right after parentheses and exponents.