Mastering Order of Operations in Mathematics

The video tutorial covers the order of operations using the PEMDAS rule, emphasizing the importance of handling parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction in the correct sequence. It provides examples of solving problems with and without grouping symbols, handling negative numbers, and approaches to multiple choice questions. The tutorial also offers tips on using calculators for complex problems.

What does the acronym PEMDAS stand for?

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

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

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

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

In the expression -6 * -11 - 5, what is the result?

• 61

• 66

• 71

• 55

When solving 21 + (1 + 13 - 11), what is the final result?

• 21

• 23

• 24

• 22

What is the result of -16 + (-28) + 17 divided by -9?

• 0

• -3

• 3

• 1

In the expression 9 + (-15) + (-4) + (-10) + (-8) + 15, what is the result?

• -3

• 1

• 3

• -1

When solving a complex problem with multiple grouping symbols, what is the first step?

• Identify and solve the innermost grouping symbol

• Solve all addition and subtraction first

• Multiply all numbers first

• Divide all numbers first

What is the result of -27 divided by (-5 + (-17 + 20 - 1))?

• -3

• 9

• -9

• 3

In the expression -27 / (-22 + 20 - 1), what is the result?

• 3

• -9

• 9

• -3

What is the result of -27 / (-3)?

• -9

• -3

• 9

• 3

What is the final result of the complex multiple-choice problem discussed?

• -3

• 3

• -9

• 9