FLASHCARD - Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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The Order of Operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression. 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 the E in PEMDAS stand for?

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Exponent

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What is the first step in the Order of Operations?

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The first step is to evaluate 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 evaluate Exponents.

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What is the difference between Multiplication and Division in the Order of Operations?

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Multiplication and Division are performed from left to right, meaning they are of equal priority.

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What is the difference between Addition and Subtraction in the Order of Operations?

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Addition and Subtraction are also performed from left to right, meaning they are of equal priority.

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