Order of Operations
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Objective
I can solve mathematical problems, including those with grouping symbols, by applying the order of operations correctly.
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Practice
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What is the correct order of operations (PEMDAS)? Explain what each letter stands for.
Evaluate the expression: 12 + 6 ÷ 3 - 2 × 4
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Exit ticket
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“A hockey player scored 2 goals in each of the first 3 periods, plus an additional goal in overtime. Write an expression and solve to find the total number of goals scored. A soccer team earns 3 points for a win and 1 point for a tie. If the team had (2 × 3) wins and (2 + 1) ties, write an expression and solve to find their total points. ”
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