Order of operations

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What is the order of operations in math?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that tells you the correct sequence to evaluate a math 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 'evaluate' mean in math?

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To evaluate means to calculate the value of an expression by following the order of operations.

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What is the first step in the order of operations?

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The first step is to solve anything inside parentheses.

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What is the second step in the order of operations?

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The second step is to solve exponents (powers and roots).

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What do you do after parentheses and exponents?

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After parentheses and exponents, you perform multiplication and division from left to right.

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What comes after multiplication and division in the order of operations?

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After multiplication and division, you perform addition and subtraction from left to right.

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Solve: 18 ÷ 3 + 5 = ?

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Solve: 14 + 2 – 4 = ?

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Solve: 10 + 15 ÷ 5 = ?

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Solve: 5 x 4 - 8 = ?

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