SCMS Beginning 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 acronym is PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What operation should you perform first in the expression 15 - 8, 8 ÷ 4, 4 x 7?

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You should perform the division first: 8 ÷ 4.

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The simplified result is 2.

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Solve the expression (4 x 5) - 5.

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The answer is 15.

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What is the first operation to perform in the expression (12 + 10) ÷ 10 · 14 - 6?

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The first operation is addition: (12 + 10).

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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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The result is 8.

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In the expression 5 + 2 x 3, which operation do you perform first?

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You perform multiplication first: 2 x 3.

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The value is 8.

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The result is 11.