Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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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?

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

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Calculate: 100 - 5²

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75

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Calculate: 10² + 5 x 4 ÷ 5

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104

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Calculate: 27 - 18 ÷ 3

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21

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Calculate: 42 − (5 ⋅ 4) + 3

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25

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Calculate: 5 + 6² ⋅ 10

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365

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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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After Parentheses and Exponents, from left to right.