Order of Operations Quick Check

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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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What is the first step in simplifying the expression 15 - 5 + 4 × (6 + 3 × 2)?

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Calculate the expression inside the parentheses: 6 + 3 × 2.

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What operation should be performed first in the expression 3 + 12 ÷ 3 × 2?

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Division: 12 ÷ 3.

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What is the result of 3 + 12 ÷ 3 × 2?

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11.

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In the expression 6(15-8) – 10 + 3, what is the first operation to perform?

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Subtraction: 15 - 8.

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What is the second operation to perform in the expression 6(15-8) – 10 + 3?

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Multiplication: 6 × (result of 15 - 8).

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What is the result of the expression 16 + 5 - 3 + 8?

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26.

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What is the importance of parentheses in order of operations?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first.

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How do you handle multiplication and division in an expression?

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Perform multiplication and division from left to right.