Order of Operations

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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 common acronym to remember this is PEMDAS: 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: P - Parentheses, E - Exponents, MD - Multiplication and Division (from left to right), AS - Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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2

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Solve: 5 - (7 + 3) ÷ 2

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0

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1

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9

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What is the first step in solving the expression 5 - 3 + 2?

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The first step is to perform the subtraction: 5 - 3 = 2.

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Identify the error in: 5 - 3 + 2 = 0

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The error is that addition was done first instead of subtraction. The correct order is to subtract first.

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What should you do first in the expression 8 + (3 × 2)?

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You should first calculate the expression inside the parentheses: 3 × 2 = 6, then add: 8 + 6 = 14.

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The result is 12.