Order of operations

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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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Solve: (32 ÷ 8) + 27 - 11

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20

Front

What is the first step in solving this problem: -12 ÷ 6 (-3) + 8?

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The first step is division.

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Solve: (2 x 5) + 18

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28

Front

Which operation is performed SECOND in the expression: 38 + (9 x 6) ÷ 3?

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The second operation is division.

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What does 'cubed' mean in mathematics?

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Cubed means to multiply the factor times itself three times.

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What is the result of 5 + 3 x 2?

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11

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What is the result of (4 + 2) x 3?

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18

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What is the result of 10 - 2 x 3 + 1?

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5

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What is the result of 6 ÷ 2 + 3 x 4?

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15