Simplify Numerical Expressions

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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). It is the order of operations used to simplify numerical expressions.

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Simplify: 3(9-6+8)+9

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42

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In the expression 3X12-3(15+6), which part do you solve first?

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15+6

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Simplify: 10X2+5-2

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23

Front

Simplify: 5X2(4+6-7)+8(2+3)

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70

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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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What do you do after solving Parentheses in PEMDAS?

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After Parentheses, you solve Exponents.

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What is the next step after Exponents in PEMDAS?

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The next step is to perform Multiplication and Division from left to right.

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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.

Front

If you have the expression 4 + 3 × 2, what do you solve first?

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You solve 3 × 2 first, which equals 6, then add 4.