Operations on Whole Numbers

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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 is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It is represented by the symbol '−'. For example, in 10 − 4, the result is 6.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the mathematical operation of combining equal groups. It is represented by the symbol '×'. For example, 4 × 3 means adding 4 three times, which equals 12.

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What is the result of 78 − 56 ÷ 4 + 8 × 12?

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The result is 160.

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What is the result of 458 × 1000?

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The result is 458,000.

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What is the result of 82 + (147 − 22) ÷ 5?

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The result is 107.

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What is the result of 3451 × 10?

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The result is 34,510.

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How do you calculate the total membership fees collected by a club?

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To calculate total membership fees, multiply the number of members by the fee per member and then multiply by the number of years. For example, 356 members × ($75 + $15) × 2 years = $64,080.

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What does the term 'whole numbers' refer to?

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Whole numbers are non-negative numbers without fractions or decimals. They include 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on.

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction?

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Addition is combining numbers to get a total, while subtraction is taking one number away from another to find the difference.