ORDER OF OPERATIONS

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that determines the correct sequence to evaluate a mathematical 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 is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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Parentheses ( ) - Solve expressions inside parentheses first.

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What is the second step in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents - Evaluate exponents (powers) next.

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What is the third step in the Order of Operations?

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Multiplication or Division - Perform multiplication and division from left to right.

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What is the fourth step in the Order of Operations?

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Addition or Subtraction - Perform addition and subtraction from left to right.

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Evaluate: 3 + 5 × 2

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13 (First multiply 5 × 2 = 10, then add 3.)

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Evaluate: (4 + 6) × 2

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20 (First solve inside the parentheses: 4 + 6 = 10, then multiply by 2.)

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Evaluate: 2^3 + 4

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12 (First evaluate the exponent: 2^3 = 8, then add 4.)

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Evaluate: (8 - 3) × (2 + 1)

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15 (First solve inside the parentheses: 8 - 3 = 5 and 2 + 1 = 3, then multiply: 5 × 3 = 15.)

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If Sarah has $500, spends $150 on groceries, and finds $30, what is the expression for her remaining amount?

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(500 - 150) + 30 = 380.