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What does G-M-DAS stand for?

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G-M-DAS stands for Grouping, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction. It is the order of operations used to solve mathematical expressions.

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What is the first step in solving an expression using G-M-DAS?

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The first step is to solve any operations inside parentheses (Grouping).

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Solve this expression: 6 + 2 x (3 - 1) + 2 / 4

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10.5

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What is the second step in G-M-DAS?

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The second step is to perform multiplication and division from left to right.

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Solve this expression: (4 x 3.50) - (3 x 1.75)

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8.75

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What is the third step in G-M-DAS?

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The third step is to perform addition and subtraction from left to right.

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Solve: 9(4 - 4) + 3(7 + 7)

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42

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What is the purpose of using the order of operations?

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The order of operations ensures that mathematical expressions are solved consistently and correctly.

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What is an example of a grouping operation?

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An example of a grouping operation is using parentheses, such as in (3 + 2).

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What is the result of 2 + 3 x 4 using G-M-DAS?

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14 (First multiply 3 x 4 = 12, then add 2).