Order of Operation Flashcard

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What is the Order of Operations?

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

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Solve: 8 + 7 ⋅ (4 - 3)

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What does the acronym 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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Solve: 6(4 - 6) ÷ 3(-4)

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What is the first step in solving an expression using the Order of Operations?

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The first step is to solve any expressions inside parentheses.

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Solve: 10 ⋅ (6 + 3) ÷ 2

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What is the role of parentheses in mathematical expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.

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Solve: 8 ⋅ 5 - 4 + 7

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What should you do after solving expressions in parentheses?

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After solving expressions in parentheses, evaluate any exponents.

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Solve: ((6 - 12)^2 - 10) + 12 - 14^2

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