Using Order of Operations
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Objective
I can solve math problems with multiple operations using the order of operations (PEMDAS).
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Key concepts
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The order of operations tells you which math operations to do first to get the correct answer.
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The order of operations is: parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division, and addition and subtraction.
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When there is a mix of multiplication and division (or addition and subtraction), you work from left to right.
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Practice
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What is the first step in solving the following expression: 12 + (3 × 4) - 6 ÷ 2?
Evaluate the expression: 18 - 6 ÷ 3 + 4 × 2.
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“Solve: 10 + 2 × (5 - 1). Show each step.”
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