Order of Operations

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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 order is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). Often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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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). It is a mnemonic to remember the order of operations.

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Solve: 2 x 9 ÷ 3 = ?

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6

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True or False: Addition ALWAYS comes before subtraction.

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False

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Solve: 18 + (6 – 2) × 2 = ?

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26

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Solve: (7 + 41) ÷ 2 – 15 = ?

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9

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47

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What is a Parenthesis in mathematics?

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Parentheses are symbols used to group numbers or variables together in an expression. They indicate that the operations inside them should be performed first.

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What is an Exponent?

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11 (Multiplication is done before addition according to the order of operations).