Order of Operations in Mathematics

This video tutorial from MooMoo Math explains the order of operations using the mnemonic PIMAS, which stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction. The video provides several example problems to demonstrate the correct application of these operations, emphasizing the importance of following the correct order to avoid mistakes. The tutorial also introduces the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' as another way to remember the order. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe and share the content.

What does the mnemonic 'PEMDAS' help you remember?

• The order of operations in math

• The types of numbers

• The properties of addition

• The rules of geometry

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In the expression 3 + 5 * 6, which operation should be performed first?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

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What is the result of 3 + 5 * 6 when using the correct order of operations?

• 48

• 30

• 18

• 33

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In the expression 3 * 5 + 6, what is the result after performing the multiplication?

• 15

• 21

• 9

• 18

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What is the final result of the expression 3 * 5 + 6?

• 18

• 15

• 21

• 9

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In the expression 6 / 2 - 4, which operation should be performed first?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

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What is the result of 6 / 2 - 4?

• 4

• 3

• 1

• 0

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In the expression 2^2 + 12 / 4, which operation should be performed first?

• Division

• Exponentiation

• Subtraction

• Addition

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What is the result of 2^2 + 12 / 4?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 5

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What is the final result of the expression 21 - 3 - 3?

• 15

• 18

• 12

• 9

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