Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

Back

A set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression.

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

Back

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Calculate: 10² + 5 x 4 ÷ 5

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104

Front

Calculate: 100 - 5²

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75

Front

Which is greater: 8 ⋅ 3 - 2 or 8 ⋅ (3 - 2)?

Back

8 ⋅ 3 - 2 is greater.

Front

Calculate: (4² + 20) ÷ 6

Back

6

Front

Calculate: (6 + 2)² + (3 + 1)³

Back

128

Front

What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

Back

Perform calculations inside Parentheses.

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What is the role of Exponents in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents are calculated after Parentheses and before Multiplication and Division.

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When do you perform Multiplication and Division?

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From left to right after Parentheses and Exponents.