Navigating PEMDAS: Order of Operations Explained

In this video, Mr. Jay explains the order of operations, focusing on problems involving parentheses and exponents. He provides two examples, demonstrating how to solve them step-by-step by following the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division, and addition and subtraction. The video emphasizes the importance of following these rules to solve mathematical problems accurately. Mr. Jay concludes with a summary of the key points covered.

What is the first step in the order of operations?

• Exponents

• Addition

• Parentheses

• Multiplication

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

In the expression 2 cubed, what is the result?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

What operation should be performed after solving the parentheses in the expression 13 + 5(2^3 + 4) / 2?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

What is the result of 5 times 12?

• 70

• 80

• 60

• 50

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

What is the final answer for the expression 13 + 5(2^3 + 4) / 2?

• 33

• 43

• 53

• 63

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

In the expression 15 - 7, what is the result?

• 8

• 9

• 7

• 6

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

What is the result of 36 divided by 9?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

What is the result of 8 squared?

• 64

• 60

• 56

• 68

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

What is the result of 4 times 10?

• 30

• 40

• 50

• 60

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.3

What is the final answer for the expression 15 - 7^2 - (36 / 9) * 10?

• 24

• 14

• 44

• 34

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3