Understanding Order of Operations

What is the main reason people often get the simple math problem wrong?

• They don't follow the correct order of operations.

• They use a calculator.

• They don't know basic arithmetic operations.

• They misread the problem.

What does the acronym PEMDAS help you remember?

• The rules for using a calculator.

• The steps to solve algebra problems.

• The types of numbers in math.

• The order of mathematical operations.

In the acronym PEMDAS, what does the 'P' stand for?

• Products

• Proportions

• Powers

• Parentheses

Which operation should be performed first according to PEMDAS?

• Exponents

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

If a math problem has both multiplication and division, which should you do first?

• Neither, do addition first

• Multiplication, always

• Division, always

• Whichever comes first from left to right

What is the correct result of 10^2 / 5 * 2 using the order of operations?

• 20

• 1

• 40

• 10

What is the first step in solving the problem 10^2 / 5 * 2?

• Divide 100 by 5

• Multiply 5 by 2

• Add 10 and 2

• Calculate 10 squared

After calculating 10 squared, what is the next step in the problem 10^2 / 5 * 2?

• Divide 100 by 5

• Multiply 100 by 5

• Subtract 2 from 5

• Add 5 to 2

What should you do after dividing 100 by 5 in the problem 10^2 / 5 * 2?

• Subtract 2

• Multiply by 2

• Divide by 2

• Add 2

What is a common error when interpreting the 'M' and 'D' in PEMDAS?

• Ignoring exponents

• Thinking addition always comes before subtraction

• Using a calculator

• Thinking multiplication always comes before division