Order of Operations with Integers and Exponents

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What is the Order of Operations?

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The Order of Operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression. The acronym PEMDAS helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does 'evaluate' mean in mathematics?

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To evaluate means to calculate the value of an expression by performing the operations indicated.

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is an exponent?

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How do you simplify an expression with parentheses?

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You simplify expressions with parentheses by performing the operations inside the parentheses first, according to the Order of Operations.

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The value is -4.

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How do you handle negative numbers in calculations?

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When adding or subtracting negative numbers, treat them as you would positive numbers, but remember that adding a negative is the same as subtracting.

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The result is -4.

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The value