Easy Order of Operations Flashcard

Front

What is the Order of Operations?

Back

The Order of Operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression. The acronym PEMDAS helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Front

Solve: 4 x 2 + 0 = ?

Back

8

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

Front

Solve: 9 + 6 x 9 + 4 = ?

Back

67

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Front

What does PEMDAS stand for?

Back

PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.1

Front

What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

Back

The first step is to solve expressions inside Parentheses.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Front

What is the second step in the Order of Operations?

Back

The second step is to calculate Exponents.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Front

What is the difference between Multiplication and Division in the Order of Operations?

Back

Multiplication and Division are performed from left to right, meaning you do whichever comes first in the expression.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Front

What is the difference between Addition and Subtraction in the Order of Operations?

Back

Addition and Subtraction are also performed from left to right, meaning you do whichever comes first in the expression.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Front

Solve: (3 + 5) x 2 = ?

Back

16

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

Front

Solve: 10 - 2 x 3 = ?

Back

4

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2