Order of Operations (PEMDAS)

Front

What does PEMDAS stand for?

Back

PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Front

What is the first step in the order of operations?

Back

The first step is to solve expressions inside Parentheses.

Front

Solve: 3(4) + 1

Back

13

Front

What is the purpose of using parentheses in mathematical expressions?

Back

Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first.

Front

Solve: 7 + (12 - 3)

Back

16

Front

What is the second step in the order of operations?

Back

The second step is to evaluate Exponents.

Front

Solve: 2(3) - 6(3) + 4

Back

-8

Front

What is the third step in the order of operations?

Back

The third step is to perform Multiplication and Division from left to right.

Front

Solve: (8 ÷ 2) × 3 – 17

Back

-5

Front

What is the fourth step in the order of operations?

Back

The fourth step is to perform Addition and Subtraction from left to right.