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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in the order of operations?

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The first step is to solve expressions inside Parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the second step in the order of operations?

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The second step is to calculate Exponents.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What do you do after solving Parentheses and Exponents?

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After solving Parentheses and Exponents, perform Multiplication and Division from left to right.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the last step in the order of operations?

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The last step is to perform Addition and Subtraction from left to right.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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If you have the expression 3 + 5 × 2, what is the correct answer?

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The correct answer is 13, because you multiply 5 × 2 first, then add 3.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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In the expression (4 + 6) × 2, what do you solve first?

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You solve the expression inside the Parentheses first, which is 4 + 6 = 10.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is an example of an expression with an Exponent?

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An example is 2^3, which means 2 multiplied by itself 3 times (2 × 2 × 2 = 8).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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How do you handle Multiplication and Division in an expression?

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You handle Multiplication and Division from left to right as they appear in the expression.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the difference between Addition and Subtraction in the order of operations?

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Addition and Subtraction are performed last, and they are also handled from left to right.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3