Math with Brackets & Parentheses

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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 common acronym is PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What do brackets [] indicate in a mathematical expression?

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Brackets [] indicate that the operations inside them should be performed first before any other operations.

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What do parentheses () indicate in a mathematical expression?

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Parentheses () indicate that the operations inside them should be performed first, similar to brackets.

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What is the difference between brackets and parentheses?

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Both brackets and parentheses indicate the order of operations, but they can be used interchangeably in many contexts. However, brackets are often used for grouping larger expressions.

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What is multiplication's role in the order of operations?

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Multiplication is performed after operations inside parentheses and before addition and subtraction.