What is the 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 common order is: 1. Groupings (Parentheses), 2. Exponents, 3. Multiplication and Division (from left to right), 4. Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What do parentheses indicate in a mathematical expression?

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Parentheses indicate that the operations inside them should be performed first before any other operations.

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What are the four main operations in mathematics?

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The four main operations are Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division.

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that shows how many times a base number is multiplied by itself.

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What is the result of the expression 6 + (4 * 3)?

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The result is 18.

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What is the difference between brackets and braces?

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Brackets [ ] are used for grouping in mathematics, while braces { } are often used in set notation.

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What is the purpose of the order of operations?

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The purpose of the order of operations is to ensure that mathematical expressions are evaluated consistently and correctly.

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What is the result of 5 + 2 * 3?

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The result is 11, because multiplication is performed before addition.

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What does 'additive operations' refer to?

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Additive operations refer to addition and subtraction, which are performed from left to right.

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What is the first step in the order of operations?

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The first step is to perform operations inside parentheses or groupings.

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