Order of Operations with decimals

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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 acronym PEMDAS helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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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).

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Calculate: 5.2 (3.6 + 4) - 15

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24.52

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Calculate: 3.5 + 3.2 x 1.5

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8.3

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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 is the second step in the Order of Operations?

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The second step is to calculate Exponents.

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What do you do after solving Parentheses and Exponents?

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After solving Parentheses and Exponents, 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.

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If you have 2 + 3 x 4, what do you calculate first?

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You calculate 3 x 4 first, which equals 12, then add 2 to get 14.

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What is the result of 10 - 2 + 3?

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The result is 11, calculated as (10 - 2) + 3.