Orders of Operations Flashcard

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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 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: 8 + 6 x 3

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26

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Calculate: 2 x 9 ÷ 3

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6

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Calculate: 7 + 3 x 4 - 2

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17

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Calculate: 63 ÷ (4 + 5)

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7

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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 if there are multiple multiplication and division operations?

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Perform multiplication and division from left to right.

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What do you do if there are multiple addition and subtraction operations?

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Perform addition and subtraction from left to right.