PEMDAS

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). It is the order of operations used to solve mathematical expressions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the first step in solving an expression using PEMDAS?

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The first step is to solve any operations inside parentheses.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Solve: 4 x (5 + 8)

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52

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the role of exponents in PEMDAS?

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Exponents are calculated after parentheses and before multiplication and division.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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Solve: (7 − 1) ÷ 2 × 3

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9

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What comes after exponents in the order of operations?

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Multiplication and Division, which are performed from left to right.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Solve: (15 − 5) ÷ 2 x 7

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35

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the last step in PEMDAS?

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The last step is Addition and Subtraction, which are also performed from left to right.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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Solve: 2 × 11 − 12 ÷ 2

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16

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the purpose of using PEMDAS?

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PEMDAS helps to ensure that mathematical expressions are solved in a consistent and correct order.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3