Order of operations

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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 order is: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). Often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What does 'Parentheses' mean in the Order of Operations?

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Parentheses are symbols used to group parts of a mathematical expression. Calculations inside parentheses should be performed first.

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What does 'Exponents' mean in the Order of Operations?

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What should you do if there are multiple operations in an expression?

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Follow the Order of Operations (PEMDAS): solve Parentheses first, then Exponents, followed by Multiplication and Division from left to right, and finally Addition and Subtraction from left to right.