Order of operations

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. The order is: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does 'parentheses' mean in the order of operations?

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Parentheses are symbols used to group numbers or expressions together. Calculations inside parentheses are performed first.

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that shows how many times a base number is multiplied by itself. For example, in 4², 4 is the base and 2 is the exponent, meaning 4 x 4.

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Evaluate the expression: 5 + (3 x 2)

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11

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Evaluate the expression: (8 - 3) x 4

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20

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What is the value of 3²?

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9

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What is the value of the expression: 10 - 2 x 3?

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4 (because multiplication is done before subtraction).

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How many zeroes are in the product of 300 x 700?

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There are 4 zeroes in the product.

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Evaluate the expression: 6 + (2 + 4) x 3

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24

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What is the value of the expression: 12 ÷ (2 + 4)?

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2