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 helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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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).

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Simplify: 5 - 6² ÷ 4 - 3

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Which operation do you perform first in the equation: 10 - 4 ÷ 1 x 5?

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Division.

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In the expression 2³ = 8, what is the base?

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2

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Simplify: 18 + (6 – 2) × 2

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Front

What is the result of 18 + 24 ÷ 4?

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24

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What is the first step in solving the expression: 3 + 5 × (2 + 3)?

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Calculate the expression in parentheses: (2 + 3) = 5.

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that shows how many times to multiply the base by itself. For example, in 2³, 2 is the base and 3 is the exponent.

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What is the result of 4 × (3 + 5) - 6?

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