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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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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When do you use parentheses in math?

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To indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.

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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.

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What is the second step in the Order of Operations?

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Evaluate exponents.

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How do you handle multiplication and division in the Order of Operations?

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You perform multiplication and division from left to right.

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How do you handle addition and subtraction in the Order of Operations?

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You perform addition and subtraction from left to right.

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What is the result of 5 + 3 × 2?

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11 (because you multiply first: 3 × 2 = 6, then add: 5 + 6 = 11).

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What is the result of (8 - 3) × 2?

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10 (because you calculate inside the parentheses first: 8 - 3 = 5, then multiply: 5 × 2 = 10).

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What is the result of 6 ÷ 2 + 3?

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6 (because you divide first: 6 ÷ 2 = 3, then add: 3 + 3 = 6).