Order of Operations Example Problem

The video tutorial guides viewers through solving a math problem using the order of operations, known as PEMDAS. It begins with an introduction and instructions for the exercise, followed by a detailed explanation of each step in the order of operations. The tutorial covers simplifying expressions within parentheses, handling exponents and division, and completing multiplication to arrive at the final solution. The instructor encourages interaction and provides a light-hearted conclusion.

What does the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' help you remember?

• The order of operations in mathematics

• The names of the planets

• The steps in a scientific experiment

• The rules of grammar

When simplifying expressions, what should you do first?

• Add and subtract

• Calculate exponents

• Multiply and divide

• Solve expressions within parentheses

In the expression 8 / 5 - 1, what operation should be performed first?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

After simplifying within parentheses, what is the next step in the order of operations?

• Multiply and divide from left to right

• Re-evaluate the entire expression

• Calculate exponents

• Perform addition and subtraction

What is the final result of the expression 8 / 4 * 9 * 3?

• 81

• 36

• 54

• 72