Order of Operations and Expressions

Why is the order of operations important in mathematics?

• To make problems more challenging.

• To ensure everyone gets the same answer for a problem.

• To allow for creative problem-solving.

• To simplify complex equations.

What is the first operation to perform according to the PEMDAS order?

• Exponents

• Multiplication

• Parentheses

• Addition

When both multiplication and division are present in an expression, which operation should be performed first?

• The operation that appears first from left to right.

• Multiplication, then division.

• Division, then multiplication.

• The operation that results in a larger number.

What does the acronym PEMDAS represent in the order of operations?

• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Problems, Equations, Math, Division, Addition, Solutions

• Parentheses, Exponents, Minus, Divide, Add, Subtract

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What is the value of the expression 7² - 14 × 2?

• 21

• 35

• 70

• 49

What is the value of the expression 18 ÷ (6 + 3) × 15?

• 30

• 2

• 15

• 90