A1 Ch1 Flashcard 2: Absolute Value, PEMDAS, & Evaluating Expressions

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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 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 absolute value represent?

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Absolute value represents the distance of a number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is denoted by two vertical bars, e.g., |x|.

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