Order of Operations with Integers

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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: -3(-5) - 16

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-1

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Calculate: (-4)(3) - 4

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-16

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What is the result of 5 - 6^2 ÷ 4 - 3?

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-7

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Calculate: -42 / (-6) + 5 - 8

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4

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What is the value of an expression with parentheses?

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Parentheses indicate that the operations inside them should be performed first.

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What is the role of exponents in the Order of Operations?

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Exponents are calculated after parentheses but before multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.

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How do you handle multiplication and division in an expression?

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Multiplication and division are performed from left to right, depending on which comes first in the expression.

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How do you handle addition and subtraction in an expression?

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Addition and subtraction are also performed from left to right, depending on which comes first in the expression.